📚 English · Reading Comprehension

Using and Evaluating Textual Evidence

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly and what can be inferred, distinguishing between strong and weak evidence and explaining how the evidence supports a point

Typical age: 11–14 years

“When your child makes a point about a text in class or in writing, do they back it up with a specific quote or reference — and can they explain whether that evidence strongly supports their point or only weakly?”

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Justifying Views About TextsREQUIRED
Citing textual evidence extends KS2 providing reasoned justifications with evidence
Inferring Characters' Feelings and MotivesREQUIRED
Evidence-based inference builds on KS2 drawing inferences from texts

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Figurative Language and Literary Devices
Analysing word choice impact requires citing evidence from the text
Evaluating Arguments in Non-FictionREQUIRED
Assessing whether evidence is sufficient requires textual evidence skills
Plot Structure and Character DevelopmentREQUIRED
Analysing plot and character development requires ability to cite textual evidence
Narrative Perspective and Unreliable NarratorsREQUIRED
Analysing narrative perspective requires citing evidence for how the narrator shapes meaning