Name: _________________________

Date:________________

Period:_____

Purpose statement:
- I anticipate this article/video will discuss
- My topic is ________ and the perspective this article/video will take on this is ________.
- Based on my first impressions on this source, I believe it will discuss_________.
Evidence:
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Interesting facts
Statistics/dates
Important analysis
Strong analogies
Scientific evidence
Relevant data for my audience

Interpretation:
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What this helps me understand bout my

topic?
How can I use this when constructing
arguments?
What I anticipate my opponents will
counter argue?
Questions I will bring to my group
members

Revised purpose statement:

- After reading this article, I now think _______.
- Now the evidence leads me to understand _______.
- The evidence has confirmed my initial purpose statement because ______.

Name: _________________________

Date:________________

Purpose statement:
Evidence:

Revised purpose statement:

Interpretation:

Period:_____