AI Evidence Check

This analytical reading worksheet is designed for students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 who are developing advanced critical reading and argument evaluation skills. Using an op-ed focused on artificial intelligence ethics, students identify the author’s central claims, analyze the quality and credibility of evidence, and evaluate how effectively data, examples, and reasoning support the overall argument and balance between innovation and caution.

Academic Focus

• Evaluating Claims & Evidence (Grades 10-12)
  Students identify key claims and assess how well evidence supports each one.
• Source Credibility & Relevance
  Learners examine the reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and examples.
• Argument Analysis & Reasoning
  Students judge the strength and persuasiveness of the author’s argument.
• Informational Text Comprehension
  Close reading supports understanding of complex ideas related to AI ethics.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper high school ELA and college-readiness standards.
• Structured Critical Thinking Prompts
  Guided questions help students move beyond summary into evaluation and judgment.
• Real-World Relevance
  Connects literacy skills to contemporary issues in technology and ethics.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for argumentative reading units, discussion prep, independent analysis, or homework.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with evaluating evidence, analyzing arguments, and thinking critically about informational texts. By examining how claims about artificial intelligence are supported and balanced, learners strengthen reasoning, evidence-based analysis, and college-level reading skills. Suitable for classroom or advanced homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports thoughtful engagement with modern, real-world arguments and prepares students for academic and civic literacy demands.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 12 Reading Comprehension collection.