I Think…

Worksheet Description

The “Text Evidence” worksheet is designed to facilitate students’ engagement with literature by having them cite specific evidence from a text. It starts with a section for the student to insert their name, followed by fields to enter the title of the text and the author’s name. This personalization ensures that each student takes responsibility for their learning and the materials they are analyzing.

The central part of the worksheet provides a structured format for critical thinking and analysis. Students are prompted to write down what they think about the text in one column and then support their thoughts with direct evidence from the text in the adjacent column. This format encourages students to not only express their interpretations or predictions about the text but also to substantiate their thoughts with concrete examples or quotes, thereby reinforcing the connection between personal response and textual analysis. The final section of the worksheet asks students to make a broader observation about the text—such as about an event, character, or theme—based on the evidence they have cited. This step deepens their analytical skills and understanding of the text.