Inferencing and Text Evidence

Textual evidence is when we use information from the text to support our answers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Citing the text means to give credit to the author that wrote the text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Proof of something is called...

• Evidence

• Textual Evidence

• Cite the Evidence

• Infer

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Billy woke up extra early because he was too excited to stay in bed. All of his friends would come over later and bring him presents. Also, he would get to eat as much cake as he likes!

What can we infer from the reading?

• It is Billy's birthday.

• It is Christmas Day.

• It is the first day of school.

• It is the first day of summer break.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

All of the kids were excited. They would not have to do any more homework for months. They would not have to wake up early, and they would be able to stay up late playing Fortnite and Among Us online with their friends. They could even go swimming!

What can we infer from the reading?

• It is someone's birthday.

• It is Christmas Day.

• It is the first day of school.

• It is the first day of summer break.

What does it mean to cite the evidence?

• Look for the information

• Find the information

• Tell where you located the information

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."

We can infer that:

• Robert was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Robert on her team.

• Robert was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

• Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

• Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

• Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit!

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

• A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

• A boat went over some waves.

• A plane had gone through a storm.

• There are not enough details to answer the question.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1