Autobiography - Lesson 6 - Explaining Evidence Worksheet

In Lesson 6 of a primary school curriculum focused on autobiographies, students are introduced to an "Explaining Evidence" worksheet which aims to develop their analytical skills. The worksheet is structured around the 'Point, Evidence, Explain' technique, a key component in understanding and interpreting texts. For example, to illustrate a sense of confusion, the evidence provided is a quote: "He didn’t seem to hear me." Students are then tasked with explaining how this evidence supports the point, discussing the potential consequences of confusion, such as leading to dangerous mistakes.

Another example on the worksheet asks students to identify evidence of a man being in terrible pain, using the phrase "the hammering torture" as evidence. Pupils are encouraged to explore the connotations of the words 'hammer' and 'torture' and explain how these word choices effectively convey the intensity of the man's suffering. Through this exercise, students learn to connect specific textual evidence to broader points and articulate their interpretations clearly, enhancing their comprehension and critical thinking skills regarding autobiographical writing.