Citing Evidence from the Text Worksheet
- Grades
- Grades 3–5, Elementary
- Pages
- 1
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- ELA, Writing
- Topic
- Text Evidence, Opinion Writing
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Standards
- W.3.1
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From the author
Use this organizer 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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Teaching tips & learning objectives
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 organized.
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Standards
- W.3.1
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Core concepts
Citing text evidence
Opinion writing
Reasons and conclusion
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