Questioning It All

Worksheet Description

The “Citing Text Evidence” worksheet is designed to assist students in the process of answering questions about a text using evidence to support their responses. This worksheet provides a structured format that guides students through the critical thinking process necessary for effective reading comprehension and analytical writing. At the top, there is a space for students to write their names, creating a personal connection to the assignment and responsibility for their work.

The worksheet prompts students first to write down the question they are addressing. This initial step focuses their attention on the specific task at hand. Following this, there is a section where students are instructed to answer the question, using prior knowledge or inferences made during reading, and to restate the question within their answer for clarity. Below this, there are two additional sections: one for citing textual evidence that supports their answer, and another for explaining their answer, which may involve paraphrasing or directly quoting from the text. This systematic approach reinforces the connection between personal understanding, textual evidence, and articulating a reasoned argument.