Show Me the Evidence

One of the key shifts of Common Core Standards is a push for students to support claims with evidence. Here's a great idea from Ms. Hicks in the history department for teaching students what showing evidence sounds like in conversation and looks like in writing. She had these "Show Me the Evidence" stem starters made into a poster for her classroom. I love it!

Show me the Evidence

· Because…

· For instance…

· For example…

· The author stated…

· According to the text…

· On page ___, it said…

· From the reading, I know that…

· Based on what I read…