Making Inferences and Finding Text Evidence

What is an inference?

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and background knowledge.

• Something that is directly stated in the text.

• A conclusion reached based on NO evidence and is based off of a gut feeling.

• The type of fur on the inside of a mammal.

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After practice, Patrick Mahomes went inside his home and was dripping sweat all over the place. Which of the following would be an inference based off of the scenario?

• He ate something spicy.

• He just got done building a snowman.

• He just got out of the shower.

• He just got back from football practice with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The dog was extremely tired. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable inference based on the scenario?

• The dog just got back from a walk.

• The dog had plenty of rest the night before.

• The dog had not eaten any food all day.

• The dog had been up for eight straight hours.

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What is a synonym or word that is similar to Inference?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Predict

• Guess

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What is an antonym or word that is opposite to Inference?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Predict

• Guess

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Pick the one that is NOT a way to support your evidence?

• “The text in paragraph #3 states that, …”

• “According to page 3…”

• “The guy at McDonald’s said …”

• “The author states …”

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Why is it important to provide text evidence?

• It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

• It shows that you know what you are talking about

• It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.

• It makes your paragraph longer.

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When do you put textual evidence in your own words?

• Always

• Most of the time

• Sometimes

• Never

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Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

The students at Jackson Middle School should be given ice cream every Friday during ELA.

• The students love ice cream and deserve it because they worked all week and did their homework.

• The students need ice cream because it tastes yummy.

• ELA is the best class to have ice cream in because we are in Mrs. Cooper’s room.

• In math class, students get ice cream on Fridays and their grades went up as well as their ability to focus.

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Brian had decided to always have enough on hand for three days and after spending one night with the fire for a friend he knew what a staggering amount of wood it would take.

The word staggering means; impressive as to stun or overwhelm. What evidence from the text helps you determine the definition of staggering? Choose the BEST answer.

• “...amount of wood it would take.”

• “...on hand for three days”

• “...decided to always have enough…”

• “...spending one night with the fire…”

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