Literary Evidence in Writing
Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated writing skills — crafting clear, well-organised pieces for different audiences and purposes, and supporting their ideas with evidence from texts they've read.
Evidence of understanding
- Write a response to a literary text that includes direct quotations and specific details from the text as evidence to support a claim or observation
- Explain how a character's actions or dialogue reveal their traits or motivations, citing specific passages from the story as evidence
- Compare how two literary texts treat a similar theme, using textual evidence from both to support the comparison
Assessment prompt
When Literary Evidence in Writing writes about a book they've read — like an essay about a character or a theme — do they support their ideas with specific quotes or details drawn directly from the text?
Standards alignment
W.4.9
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 4
W.4.9a
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 4
W.5.9
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 5
W.5.9a
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · Grade 5