Citing Textual Evidence

Worksheet Description

The worksheet presented is an educational tool titled “Citing Textual Evidence,” designed to guide students in the process of supporting their written arguments with evidence from texts. The top section provides a space for the student to write their name, ensuring personal responsibility for their work. The introduction explains that a text is a written work and that evidence within the text is used to support ideas or claims, highlighting that evidence can come in the form of direct quotations, accurate summaries, or paraphrases.

The main body of the worksheet educates on the importance of being specific when citing textual evidence, such as including page numbers or chapter names, to add credibility to their writing. It emphasizes the need to explain how the evidence supports the answer or claim being made. The worksheet then sets a task for the student with clear directions: Practice citing textual evidence by writing an answer to an assigned question. It provides structured spaces prompting the student to articulate the question, their answer, the evidence, and the source of the evidence. This structured approach helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills by connecting their assertions directly to the source material. The worksheet is designed to be straightforward and interactive, fostering engagement with the text and enhancing the student’s analytical skills.