Explain And Prepare

Worksheet Description

The “Preparing Evidence-Based Arguments” worksheet is a structured activity designed to guide students through the process of forming an argumentative stance on a given topic. The first section prompts students to state their position on an assigned topic or question. In the second section, there are spaces provided for students to list their pieces of evidence, rate their confidence level in this evidence on a scale from one to five, and explain the reasoning behind their confidence rating. This approach encourages students to not only gather evidence but also to critically evaluate and reflect upon the strength of their evidence.

The worksheet teaches students to think critically about the quality and reliability of the evidence they use to support their arguments. By rating their level of confidence in their evidence, students are encouraged to consider the source, relevance, and credibility of their information. The ‘Explain’ column requires them to justify their confidence rating, fostering deeper analysis and reflection. This activity aims to improve students’ skills in argument development, critical thinking, and reasoned evaluation, which are essential for academic writing and informed debate.