Text Evidence and Inferring

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in natural habitat, came upon a rock.

• Applying the contents, darted out the store, combinations of smells

• Mom and sister spent money like crazy, mention of shoes and blouses.

What can you infer the setting is?

• the gym

• a swimming pool

• a petting zoo

• a park or a forest

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Lights dimmed, screen was revealed, smell of popcorn

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in its natural habitat, came upon a rock

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, trainer was holding the class

What can you infer the setting is?

• at a house

• the mall

• a movie theatre

• the gym

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, a trainer was holding the class

• Strong smell, little kids all around, cages with animals in them

• Buzz from the drill, waiting room, gated animals

What can you infer the main characters job is?

• The main character is a therapist

• The main character is a police officer

• The main character is a veterinarian

• The main character is a firefighter

Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley."

We can infer that…

• Riley was the best player.

• Elliott really wanted Riley on his team.

• Riley was not a very good player.

• Elliott had a hard time choosing a team member.

What may the reader conclude about Eva's friends?

• They like music.

• They like to exercise by walking places.

• They do what Caydence tells them to do.

• They live far away and drive to the store.

Which evidence from the text helps you know the characters job?

• Flashing blue lights, dog was hurt, gave care instructions

• Called a human calculator, good with number, prepared tax returns

• Heat from the burning house, heavy water hose pulled toward a house

When you use evidence to make a guess, you are using the reading strategy called ____.

• Connect

• Visualize

• Clarify

• Infer/Predict