Inferences

Here is my INFERENCE... The Beatles didn't let themselves become discouraged or give up. They chose to be positive.

What EVIDENCE supports my inference?

• It was exhausting and paid next to nothing.

• They used silliness to keep their spirits up.

• The Beatles performed in hundreds of shows.

Here is my Inference... The Beatles were unique and different than other bands during this time.

What EVIDENCE supports my inference?

• Fans followed them everywhere.

• The first Beatles fan club started with 35 members and grew to 40,000 within a year.

• No one has seen or heard a band quite like The Beatles before.

Here is my INFERENCE...The Beatles never thought that Beatlemania would spread like it did and become popular even in America.

What EVIDENCE supports my inference?

• The lads stayed awake for hours, stunned that Beatlemania had crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

• John and Paul wrote songs as fast as they could.

• The Beatles still laughed and joked.

Here is my INFERENCE... I think The Beatles were tired after all the tours and screaming fans. They wanted to return to the music that made them happy and leave Beatlemania behind.

What EVIDENCE supports my inference?

• With the wall of screams nothing else could be heard- not the music...

• The band retreated to the recording studio, where they could hear the music again and continue to make each other laugh.

• Beatlemania had driven fans wild all over the world.