Use Text Evidence Teaching Resources

Teaching textual evidence just got easier! Whether you're new to teaching or just new to upper-elementary in general, a big buzzword you'll run across in your curriculum is "text evidence" It's tough teaching young readers how to reference a text and cite evidence when responding to a question. That's where we come in! We've put together a collection of top-tier teaching resources perfect for teaching your students to use textual evidence in their written responses.

What Is Textual Evidence?

Teaching text evidence means teaching kids how to use specific examples from a text to support their claims or understandings about the text. This skill is important because it helps children develop a deeper understanding of the text and make connections between it and their own experiences. It also helps them to build critical thinking skills and to support their opinions with evidence rather than just their own opinions.

Text Evidence Activities

Educational resources included in this collection are text evidence worksheets, R.A.C.E.S. Writing activities, text evidence anchor charts with hints and techniques, complete units and lesson plans. You'll also find a wide variety of interactive PowerPoints, Google Slides teaching presentations, reader's theater resources, reading games, writing prompts and much more! Use these fun reading resources to engage your students in the text.