Infer Using Text Evidence

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The written words in a story, article, or any type of writing is called...

• Context Clues

• Evaluate

• Text

• Analyze

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• Being able to prove your inference by using evidence from the text.

• The characters in the text.

• The topic of text.

• What you know about the topic.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a character is described as "spending hours poring over books, with a thirst for knowledge that never seems to be quenched," what can you infer about this character?

• The character dislikes learning.

• The character is very curious and loves to learn.

• The character is not very intelligent.

• The character prefers physical activities over studying.

Answer explanation

The character is very curious and loves to learn because they spend hours poring over books with a thirst for knowledge that never seems to be quenched.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the passage and infer the character's motivation: "Elena spent hours every day practicing the piano, even though her friends often invited her to play outside. She dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and knew that dedication was the key to achieving her goal." What motivates Elena to practice the piano so diligently?

• She wants to avoid her friends.

• She dreams of becoming a concert pianist.

• She dislikes playing outside.

• She is forced by her parents.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

If an author describes a character's home as "filled with stacks of books in every corner, walls adorned with paintings, and a cozy fireplace," what can you infer about the character's interests?

• The character is interested in outdoor activities.

• The character has no interest in art or literature.

• The character values knowledge and the arts.

• The character prefers a minimalist lifestyle.

Answer explanation

The character values knowledge and the arts because their home is filled with books and paintings, indicating a strong interest in literature and art.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

To come to a reasonable conclusion based on evidence is to...

• Evidence

• Textual Evidence

• Cite the Evidence

• Infer

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

If a character in a book "sighs heavily and looks away when asked about their past," what can you infer about the character's past?

• They are very proud of their past.

• They have nothing interesting to say about their past.

• They have a troubling or painful past.

• They are looking forward to discussing their past.

Answer explanation

The character's behavior of sighing heavily and looking away when asked about their past suggests that they have a troubling or painful past, leading to this correct inference.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3