Evidence-Based Judgments

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5 and 6 strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning by forming judgments based on textual evidence. Learners read passages that highlight characters’ actions, decisions, and outcomes, then select conclusions that best align with the information presented rather than personal opinion or assumption.

Learning Goals

• Forming Logical Judgments (Grades 5-6)
  Students draw reasoned conclusions about characters or situations using evidence from the text.
• Using Evidence to Support Analysis
  Learners identify specific actions, results, and details that justify their judgments.
• Interpreting Actions & Consequences
  Students analyze cause-and-effect relationships to understand responsibility and outcomes.
• Critical Reading Skills
  The activity encourages careful evaluation of what the text implies rather than states directly.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA comprehension standards.
• Structured Decision-Making Practice
  Multiple-choice questions require students to compare evidence-supported conclusions.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for guided reading, small groups, independent work, assessment, or homework.
• Builds Evaluative Thinking
  Helps students move from basic inference to thoughtful judgment supported by text.

This printable worksheet helps students develop stronger evaluative reading skills by connecting evidence to conclusions. By analyzing actions, consequences, and cause-and-effect patterns, learners improve critical reasoning, comprehension, and confidence in making evidence-based judgments. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool settings.

This worksheet is part of our Drawing Conclusions Worksheets collection.