Evidence of My Opinion

Worksheet Description

This worksheet, designed for educational purposes, is entitled “Citing Textual Evidence” and is intended to assist students in forming and expressing informed opinions about a text. It begins with a section for the student to insert their name, followed by fields to enter the name of the text and its author, ensuring a clear reference point for the subsequent exercises. The worksheet is laid out in a simple and accessible manner, encouraging students to interact with a text critically and methodically.

The body of the worksheet is structured to guide students through a thoughtful analysis of the text. It prompts students to describe what the text is about, state their own opinion of the text, and then articulate their reasons for this opinion. The final and crucial part of the exercise requires students to provide textual evidence that supports their opinion. This systematic approach not only reinforces the importance of backing up opinions with concrete evidence from the text but also hones students’ abilities to analyze and interpret written material. The clear, step-by-step format is designed to promote critical thinking and enhance students’ comprehension and writing skills by emphasizing the relationship between opinion and evidence.