Credibility Clues

This worksheet guides students through evaluating the credibility of a short passage by analyzing the author’s claims, evidence, and trustworthiness. Students answer questions that require them to identify what claims are being made and assess whether the evidence is strong or weak. They also examine what factors reduce credibility, such as lack of scientific support or reliance on personal anecdote. The activity encourages learners to think critically about sources that appear confident but lack verification. Students practice rewriting one of the claims to make it more credible using stronger evidence. This reinforces the importance of sourcing and accuracy in persuasive writing. The worksheet strengthens foundational research literacy skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Evaluating Source Credibility

English Language Arts – Identifying Claims and Evidence

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Reasoning

English Language Arts – Analyzing Reliability of Information

This worksheet is part of our Critical Comprehension Worksheets collection.