Inference and Text Evidence Final Assessment

What does it mean to infer?

• When you use clues from the text to reach a conclusion or understanding.

• When you analyze part of the story to determine the impact of the author's words.

• When you look for facts to disprove a theory you have about a character and their motivations.

• When you notice what is happening in the story and you jot it down so you can remember at a later time.

What is text evidence?

• To provide evidence in order to help show something is true.

• A detailed examination of the text in order to determine its meaning.

• To figure out something or come to a conclusion based on the clues the author provides.

• Evidence from a text (quotes, paraphrases, or references) that can be used to support ideas, arguments, opinions, and thoughts.

Select a reason why an author would NOT write a story that requires the reader to infer.

• To build suspense.

• To engage the reader and make the story more interesting.

• To show every thought the author has in order to make the reading tedious.

• To allow the reader to connect with the characters as we associate them with our own prior experiences.

Which statement about inference is correct?

• An inference is based explicitly on what the text states.

• An inference is a fact the author states as absolute truth.

• An inference is just an opinion and is not based on any evidence.

• An inference requires the reader to use clues from the text and combine it with past experiences.

Your parents went out for the night and you are home with just your dog. Before starting your intense gaming session, you decide to make the perfect sub sandwich. After 10 minutes of perfecting the craft of sandwich art, you plate your sub and place it on the table. Realizing you left your phone in the back room, you run back there to grab it before digging in. When you come back, you notice the sandwich is gone, the plate is on the floor, and there are crumbs all over the floor. Your dog is licking her lips and her tail is wagging like crazy. What can you infer happened to the sandwich?

• The dog ate the sandwich while you ran to the back.

• The dog chased off the mouse that knocked the sandwich to the floor.

• The sandwich was not really left on the table, you probably placed it on the counter or in the fridge.

• You ate the sandwich really quick before you dashed to the back of the house, leaving a trail of crumbs in your wake.

Mary frantically dumps everything out of her bag and sifts through it. Not finding what she needs, she asks to go to her locker. After searching through everything there, she knows she will have to face the music with her parents. She can't believe after years of trying to convince them she was responsible enough for a phone, she lost it the first week she had it. What inference can be made about how Mary is feeling at this moment?

• She is feeling proud and confident.

• She is feeling distressed and worried.

• She is feeling optimistic and hopeful.

• She is feeling bored and distracted.

I know my dad said that when his office door was shut we needed to leave him alone so he could get his work done, especially now as he is trying to finish this project by the deadline. But I found this really funny cat video, and it is hands down the best one on the internet right now. I have already watched it 26 times and can't stop laughing. I think everyone should see this, including my dad! As I hit replay on my phone, I barge into his office without knocking. My dad quickly glances up from his paperwork, narrows his eyes, and repeatedly points to the phone at his ear. What inference can be made about how the dad feels about being interrupted?

• The dad has compassion for his child who has no one to entertain him.

• The dad feels irritated and annoyed at the disruption since he is on the phone.

• The dad welcomes the interruption since he has been working without a break.

• The dad wants to quickly get off the phone so he can share in his child's excitement.

As the morning alarm sounded on her phone, Emersyn blindly reached out and hit a button. She snuggled a little deeper into her covers, smiling at the thought of getting to sleep for 10 more minutes. She dozed off hoping to reclaim her dream of alien kittens riding space unicorns. Emersyn woke up to intense sunlight hitting her face causing her to sit up with a gasp. She blinked her eyes, grabbed her phone, and shouted, 'OH NOOOOOOOOO!' When she saw the time was 10:15 am. As quickly as she could, she dressed, brushed her teeth, grabbed her bag, and ran out of the house. What can you infer from the details in this paragraph?

• Emersyn has been overworked and needed the extra sleep.

• Emersyn is not stressed about waking up later than planned.

• Emersyn is lazy since she likes to stay in bed most of the morning.

• Emersyn turned her alarm off instead of hitting snooze and is now running late.

Diego looked around the crowded cafeteria wondering where he was going to sit. It was already a rough day trying to figure out a new school, new schedule, and new people. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a kid waving his arm. Looking behind him, Diego did not see anyone. Glancing back at the kid, he saw he was still motioning for him to come over. Diego slowly made his way over to the table hoping it was not a trick. As soon as he got within ear shot, the boy said, 'Hey! I'm Scottie. We're in the same ELA class,' he said with enthusiasm. 'I noticed we had the same shoes!' he said as he pointed to his fake Yeezys. 'Want to sit with us?' With a laugh, Diego sat his tray down and sighed with relief. What can you infer about Scottie from this paragraph?

• Scottie is cold and aloof.

• Scottie is friendly and welcoming.

• Scottie cares about fashion and being part of the 'in' crowd.

• Scottie is mean and looking to make fun of the new kid.

Every Sunday night at 6:30 you can find Katie in her kitchen preparing meals for the week. After that is done, she lays out the clothes for herself and all of her kids for Monday-Friday. By 8:30, all of the bags are by the door and everyone is ready for the week. What can you infer about Katie based on this paragraph?

• She is prepared and systematized.

• She does not know how to have fun.

• She is disorganized and disconnected from her family.

• She prefers to cook for her family above all other chores.