Citing Evidence from the Text Worksheet
- Year levels
- Years 3–5
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- Preparation
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- Writing, English
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- Essays
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Use this organiser with a book or article to state an opinion and cite evidence that supports it. Students record the title and topic, develop reasons and write a conclusion.
The one-page PDF suggests linking words such as because and also. Supply the reading text separately; responses depend on the chosen text.
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Learning objectives
State an opinion about a read text
Cite textual reasons that support a position
Use linking language and a concluding statement
Teaching tips
Require learners to mark the source passage that supports each reason before writing.
Check that the conclusion restates the opinion without introducing unrelated evidence.
Skills covered
Evidence-based opinion — a position is supported from a source.
Text citation — reasons are connected with what was read.
Opinion structure — opening, support, links, and conclusion are organised.
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Citing text evidence
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