Text Based Evidence

Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

• He has tools

• He goes straight up the stairs to shower

• His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

• He wears a hat

Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?

• It is raining and he cannot go outside

• He is hungry

• He is scared of thunderstorms

• He is bored

Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?

• He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

• Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

• Thunder struck and rain poured

• Mom sighed

Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

• She began to unpack the picnic basket

• Max stares blankly out the window

• Mom offers Max a sandwich

• His mother conforted him

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay. 
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

• Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

• They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

• On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

• One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What text-based evidence supports your inference?

• The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture

• Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful.

• It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. 

• Mr. Johnson headed to church.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun. The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun. Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.
What text-based evidence supports your answer?

• There has been too much sun drying up the land. 

• He is sunburnt. 

• He has to go to church because it is sunny. 

• He prefers cold weather. 

Warren pushed the back door open with his elbow. He was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind him. Thud, thud, thud. The bag thumped each stair Warren descended. Thud, thud, rip, drip, drip. The bag got caught on a nail and a strange odorous juice poured out, covering Warren's leg. "Ew... gross!" Warren shouted as he re positioned the bag. He walked out to the alley and deposited the bag in a large plastic container, closing the lid behind him as he left, still muttering about his pants.

What text-based evidence supports your answer?

• He was dragging a heavy black plastic sack behind him.

• The bag got caught on a nail and a strange odorous juice poured out, covering Warren's leg.

• He walked out to the alley

• he left, still muttering about his pants.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." 
What text-based evidence supports your answer?

• Tim looked out the window. 

• Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car

•  Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap

• "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." 

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.  
Based on what you have read, you can INFER  that:

• Albert threw down his lunchbox.

• Albert's job lasted over ten years.

• Losing his job made Albert upset.

• Albert lived in a house with his parents.