Cite It or Bite It

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they build critical reading, source evaluation, and evidence-based reasoning skills through an engaging comparison of AI-generated texts. By acting as a “Source Sleuth,” learners analyze two responses about the history of skateboarding, focusing on credibility, tone, detail, and the presence (or absence) of verifiable evidence and citations.

Learning Goals

• Evaluating Sources & Evidence (Grades 4-6) – Students compare texts to determine which response is more reliable and why.
• Research & Citation Awareness – Learners identify the importance of verifiable sources and supporting proof in factual claims.
• Critical Reading & Reasoning – The activity strengthens students’ ability to analyze tone, detail, and logic when judging trustworthiness.
• Media & Information Literacy – Students learn that confident writing does not replace accurate sourcing.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to introduce research and citation concepts in an age-appropriate way.
• Engaging Role-Based Task – Framing students as “Source Sleuths” increases motivation and analytical focus.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Works well for literacy blocks, research units, technology lessons, or small-group discussion.
• Supports Written Explanation – Students practice explaining conclusions using clear, text-based reasoning.

This printable worksheet helps students develop strong habits around evidence, credibility, and verification. By comparing AI-generated responses and reflecting on what makes information trustworthy, learners build essential skills in source evaluation, research thinking, and media literacy. It is a practical, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings focused on reading comprehension and responsible information use.

This worksheet is part of our AI Hallucination collection.