Explicit vs. Implicit Information

I can quote accurately from a text to explain what the text says explicitly.

I can quote accurately from a text to support an inference I have made from the text.

​Explicit information
vs.
Implicit information

​What's the difference?

​Explicit Information

Explicit information is clearly stated in the text.


You can put your finger on explicit information!


One way to remember it:
EXPLICIT means it is EXPLAINED right there in the text.

Multiple Choice

What was Hagrid's EXPLICIT directions for Harry?

• "Keep up with your ticket. Don't lose it."

• "Stick to it, Harry. That's very important. Stick to your ticket."

• "I'm running late. I have to leave. Be careful."

• "Ask a muggle if you need help finding your platform."

Dropdown

What was Mrs. Weasley's EXPLICIT advice for Harry about getting onto the platform?

Select answer

straight at the wall ​

Select answer

platforms 9 and 10. Best do it at a bit of a run if you're ​

Select answer

Let's look at an example from Chapter 1. Read the excerpt below.

Multiple Choice

What does the text explicitly say about why Dumbledore brings Harry

to his aunt and uncle?

• The text says, "They will love him like they love Dudley."

• The text says, "Harry Potter come and live here!"

• The text says, "You can't mean the people who live here?"

• The text says, "They're the only family he has left now."

​Implicit Information

Implicit information is implied.

You will have to make inferences based on the text.
Inference = what the text says + your own ideas






One way to remember it:
IMPLICIT means it is IMPLIED by the text.

​Think about what is implied by Hagrid's words.

​Watch this clip again.

Multiple Select

What can we INFER based on Hagrid's words?

"Stick to it, Harry. That's very important. Stick to your ticket."

Choose all possible answers.

• We can infer that if Harry does not stick to his ticket, something bad could happen.

• We can infer that if Harry does not stick to his ticket, he could board the wrong train.

• We can infer that if Harry does not stick to his ticket, he may not make it to Hogwarts.

• We can infer that if Harry does not stick to his ticket, he used the wrong type of glue.

​Focus on the advice that Mrs. Weasley gives Harry.

​Watch this clip again.

Multiple Select

What can we INFER about Mrs. Weasley based on her advice to Harry?

"First time at Hogwarts, dear? Not to worry...it's Ron's first time too. Walk straight at the wall between platforms 9 and 10. Best do it at a bit of a run if you're nervous."

Choose all possible answers.

• We can infer that Mrs. Weasley is kind.

• We can infer that Mrs. Weasley is patient and helpful.

• We can infer that Mrs. Weasley is a tired and overworked mom since she can't tell her kids apart.

• We can infer that Mrs. Weasley is understanding.

Let's look at the example from Chapter 1 again.

Multiple Select

What do you think Professor McGonagall means by her words in this excerpt?

(What does she imply?)

Choose all possible answers.

• She implies that it will not be a good fit for Harry to live with these people.

• She implies that the boy that was kicking his mother is a horrible child.

• She implies that these people should not raise Harry because they are too different from him.

• She implies that she thinks it's not a good idea for Dumbledore to leave Harry here.

GOT IT?

​ IMPLICIT

​ EXPLICIT

Explicit information is clearly stated in the text.

You can put your finger on explicit information!

One way to remember it:
EXPLICIT means it is EXPLAINED right there in the text.

Implicit information is implied.

You will have to make inferences based on the text.
Inference = what the text says + your own ideas

One way to remember it:
IMPLICIT means it is IMPLIED by the text.

Poll

How well do you understand explicit and implicit information?

• I've got it!

  I can even teach someone else what it is!

• I understand it, but I'd like more practice.

• I kind of understand, but I'm still confused.

• I don't get it at all.