A printable poster that helps students back up their answers with proof from the text.
Grade band: Grades 3–5
What students learn
Students learn how to go back to the text and use the exact words that prove an answer.
What’s on the poster
A student-friendly definition (Text evidence is proof from the text that supports your answer.), 5 short steps to use the strategy, one quick example, and a self-check question students can remember.
Classroom use ideas
- Display it during text-based answer lessons.
- Use it as a reminder for written responses.
- Add a mini copy to student reading folders.
- Reference it when students cite evidence in discussion.
Download
This poster is free to download in two versions:
For more practice
Pair this poster with related reading practice:
- Use it before a text evidence worksheet or a small-group reading activity.
- For more practice, see our reading comprehension worksheets.