Question

place the steps in the correct order for answering a part a / part b question.
student reminder:
part a:

• what is the question really asking?
• ask yourself: what do i think is true about the text?
• tip: part a is your idea or claim

easy remember phrase:

• part a = what
• part a = answer it

or
part b:

• where in the text does it show that?
• find the sentence(s) that support your part a answer
• tip: part b is your proof

easy remember phrase:

• part b = why
• part b = back it up

1. find text evidence that supports part a
2. answer part a by choosing the best response
3. check that evidence proves the answer
4. read part a carefully and think about what the question is asking

Explanation:

Step1: Understand Part A

First, we need to know what Part A is asking. So step 4: "Read Part A carefully and think about what the question is asking" comes first.

Step2: Answer Part A

After understanding the question, we answer Part A. So step 2: "Answer Part A by choosing the best response" is next.

Step3: Find Text Evidence

Then, for Part B, we find text evidence to support Part A. So step 1: "Find text evidence that supports Part A" follows.

Step4: Check the Evidence

Finally, we check if the evidence proves the answer. So step 3: "Check that evidence proves the answer" is last.

Answer:

1. Read Part A carefully and think about what the question is asking
2. Answer Part A by choosing the best response
3. Find text evidence that supports Part A
4. Check that evidence proves the answer