Use these checklists in any subject to meet CCRS of supporting and proving answers with text based evidence. The checklist has been proven to build student confidence and prevent simple mistakes, allowing students to score at ability level. Enjoy!
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Evidence Checklists
1. Student Created Reading Test Strategies #Swaggerskills
Breakdown of Answering Skills Through Reading Stages
Stage # #Swaggerskill
Before 1 Trick your brain to be positive about the selection.
2 Read the questions before reading the passage.
3 Underline, highlight or circle important words in a question.
4 Break apart the question in your own words.
During 1 Highlight key info in passage.
2 Reread confusing sentences and paragraphs.
3 Use context clues when answering questions and reading.
4 If you cannot focus, get up and stretch and then try to get back
on task.
After:
MC
1 Think about the question by answering it on your own prior to
looking at answer options.
2 Write your thoughts next to your answer choices, narrowing
answers down with “YNM” (yes, no, maybe).
3 Find text based evidence for your correct answer choice.
4 Look over all your answers at the end by rereading the question
and answer options.
SA/ ER 1 Write down what you are answering to earn each point.
2 Use formal writing: complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat
handwriting, and formal language.
3 RSQ.
2. Student Created Reading Test Strategies #Swaggerskills
EVIDENCE Checklist #Swaggerskills
Evaluator: _________________Student’s Work: _________________
# ✔ Evidence of Skill
E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled.
V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words.
I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled
D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM
(yes, no maybe) for each.
E Evidence from text given for your correct answer
N Need to break down extended answer questions by point
C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal
language for extended answers
E Extended answers need RSQ (Restate the question.)
✁------------------------------------------------------------
EVIDENCE Checklist #Swaggerskills
Evaluator: _________________Student’s Work: _________________
# ✔ Evidence of Skill
E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled.
V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words.
I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled
D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM
(yes, no maybe) for each.
E Evidence from text given for your correct answer
N Need to break down extended answer questions by point
C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal
language for extended answers
E Extended answers need RSQ (Restate the question.)
3. Student Created Reading Test Strategies #Swaggerskills
EVIDENCE Checklist #Swaggerskills
Student’s Work: _________________
# ✔ Evidence of Skill
E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled.
V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words.
I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled
D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM
(yes, no maybe) for each.
E Evidence from text given for your correct answer
N Need to break down extended answer questions by point
C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal
language for extended answers
E Extended answers need RSQ (Restate the question.)
✁------------------------------------------------------------
EVIDENCE Checklist #Swaggerskills
Student’s Work: _________________
# ✔ Evidence of Skill
E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled.
V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words.
I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled
D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM
(yes, no maybe) for each.
E Evidence from text given for your correct answer
N Need to break down extended answer questions by point
C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal
language for extended answers
E Extended answers need RSQ (Restate the question.)
4. Student Created Reading Test Strategies #Swaggerskills
Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre
How you attack a reading piece will vary depending on the type of genre. Analyze the
characteristics below to help you learn the best strategies to use when you approach
a new reading piece. This list was created by students for students.
General Genre Characteristics Strategies
Fiction (fake/ made up
story)
● Realistic
● Science
● Historical
● Folklore
● Fantasy
● Mystery
1. Dialogue
2. Elements of fiction
(characters, setting, plot)
3. Drawings
4. Could put yourself in
the piece
5. Imagery/ figurative
language
1. Visualize.
2. Make connections.
3. Underline elements of
fiction.
4. Create mental summary
or quick notes.
Nonfiction (not fake/ real)
● Autobiography
● Informational
● Biography
● Textbook
● Periodical
● Newspaper
● Article
● Letter
● Directions
1. Facts
2. Quotes
3. Captions/ features
4. Details
5. People
6. Footnotes/ glossary
7. No figurative language
8. Technical vocabulary/
jargon
1. Get excited!
2. Take notes next to
paragraphs.
3. Underline important
terms, facts, details.
4. Create mental summary
or quick note summary.
5. Read slower and reread.
6. Pay attention to
footnotes.
Poetry
● Fiction
● Nonfiction
1. Stanzas
2. Rhyme scheme/
alliteration
3. Figurative language
4. Rhythm/ beat/ meters
5. Appeals to the five
senses (imagery)
1. Reread and reread again.
2. Analyze in parts.
3. Write notes to the side
to understand plot.
5. Student Created Reading Test Strategies #Swaggerskills
Evidence and Swagger Survival Kit
SWAGGER VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUG3Z8Hxa5I
# Swaggerskill Tool Why use this tool?
S Stay positive. Determine genre
(F/NF/P) and topic. Think about
what you already know about
the topic and what you might
want to learn.
smiley
stickers
When you are open
minded, interesting
context exists throughout
the passage. If you are
positive, you are efficient.
W Wait to read the passage until
you’ve read, highlighted, and
rewritten each question in your
own words.
highlighters Use the highlighter to
break down questions.
A Always use context clues and
scribble notes while reading.
Visualize and make connections.
thought
bubbles and
captions
Using thought bubbles
and creative captions
while reading will ensure
active thinking.
G Go back and reread difficult
sentences.
neon slap
bracelet
The slap bracelet will
help you follow along
while reading. Neon colors
can help your eyes follow
the text.
G Gain confidence about your
answers by putting your
thoughts next to each answer
and eliminating wrong answers.
chewing gum/
mints
Chewing gum can help
you keep your attention
span on the question
through complex thought.
E Evidence. Always find text
based evidence for the correct
answer choice.
color pen(s) Using the same colored
pens throughout the
process will help you flow
smoothly without distraction.
R Reread passage, questions, and
answers. You must ask yourself
where you might have made a
mistake.
eraser
mustache
Use the eraser when
you catch mistakes. Smart
people are always editing
and double checking for
errors.
