• Show me the Evidence-Weather Conditions at Valley Forge
E3 Content Acquisition Strategy: “Show Me the Evidence” Student Template-p1
Source: http://www.ushistory.org/us/11f.asp
Directions:
• Read each of the statements and predict whether the statement is completely true (+), completely false (–), or can be argued
as either true or false (?). Place your selection in the second column, labeled “(+) (–) (?)”
• In the third column, identify what you would want to look for while reading to confirm or support your prediction.
• In the fourth column, “Evidence”, provide evidence from the text in the form of statements and details that supports, refutes,
or does both, regarding the statement.
• Finally, indicate whether or not the statement is actually true, false, or can be argued as either based on the evidence and
what you’ve read. How many statements of the statements you predicted in column 2 remained the same in column 5?
Statement
1.
The morale of the
Continental Army was
declining at Valley
Forge.
2.
Philadelphia was a
small, insignificant city in
the Revolutionary War.
3.
American soldiers
settled at Valley Forge
for the winter. A location
20 miles from
Philadelphia.
Washington’s men were
mostly sick and hungry.
(+) (–) (?)
What to look for
Evidence
(+) (–) (?)
E3 Content Acquisition Strategy: “Show Me the Evidence” Student Template-p2
4.
Statement
Washington’s leadership
was never questioned.
5.
Weather conditions at
Valley Forge were mild.
6.
The weather conditions
at Valley Forge
prompted Washington to
train his men under
Baron Von Steuben.
7.
Washington’s army
became more confident
throughout the harsh
weather conditions.
8.
The wintery conditions
caused Washington to
lose men, but his army
was more disciplined.
9.
The harsh conditions
helped Washington lead
his men to victory in
future battles.
(+) (–) (?)
What to look for
Evidence
(+) (–) (?)