Making Inferences & Using Text Evidence

Open Ended

Describe a situation where you used clues from a story and your own knowledge to figure out something the author didn’t say directly. What did you infer and how did you do it?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to make inferences when reading a text?

• It helps you understand the deeper meaning that is not directly stated.

• It allows you to memorize the entire text.

• It makes reading faster.

• It helps you ignore important details.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of making inferences, according to the lesson?

• Active Reading

• Deeper Comprehension

• Critical Thinking

• Memorizing Facts

Multiple Select

According to the systematic approach to making inferences, which of the following steps are essential?

• Identify Inference Questions

• Trust the Text

• Hunt for Clues

• Ignore Outside Knowledge

Open Ended

Explain how using multiple pieces of textual evidence can strengthen your inference. Provide an example if possible.

Multiple Choice

Based on the passage 'The sky darkened suddenly, and the wind howled through the trees. Leaves scattered across the ground as thunder rumbled in the distance,' what can you most likely infer will happen next?

• A thunderstorm will begin soon.

• The sun will come out.

• It will start snowing.

• The wind will stop blowing.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common inference trap to avoid?

• Citing evidence from the text

• Jumping to conclusions

• Making logical steps

• Using multiple clues

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tool to help you make inferences according to the images?

• Sentence Starters

• Annotation Strategies

• Graphic Organizers

• Memorization Techniques

Open Ended

Explain how practicing consistently and supporting your ideas with evidence can help you become a master at making inferences when reading.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of making inferences when reading a text?

• To memorize facts

• To discover meaning not explicitly stated

• To summarize the text

• To identify the author

Open Ended

How would you explain what an inference is to someone who has never heard the term before?