Citing Textual Evidence and Inferences

When a question asks you to “cite textual evidence,” what should you do?

• Give your opinion without proof

• Copy the whole passage

• Use specific details from the text to support and find your answer

• Guess based on what you think

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Which is the best definition of an inference?

• Restating what the text says word-for-word

• Using text clues and background knowledge to figure out something

• Guessing without evidence

• • Writing a summary

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A student says: “The main character is upset because her best friend moved away.” Which follow-up best shows textual evidence?

• “She cried when she walked into class and saw the empty desk.”

• “She is probably happy.”

• “She doesn’t like school.”

• “She doesn't like her best friend.”

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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Which statement uses strong evidence?

• “The text says he is a good athlete.”

• “In paragraph 2, it says, ‘He trained every morning before sunrise,’ showing his dedication.”

• “I think he likes sports.”

• “He’s probably athletic.”

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Which of the following is NOT a good reason to cite evidence?

• It proves your answer is correct

• It shows you read the text closely

• It makes your writing stronger

• It makes the story more exciting

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Kira’s hands trembled as she unfolded the letter. She read it twice, then sank into the chair, staring at the wall.
What can you infer about Kira?

• She is excited

• She is shocked or upset

• She is angry

• She is tired

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The classroom was silent except for the sound of pencils scratching on paper. Mr. Hall paced slowly between the desks.
What is most likely happening?

• A test

• Group work

• A class discussion

• A science experiment

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Jonas zipped up his jacket, shoved his hands into his pockets, and kept his head down as the wind whipped through the street.
What can you infer about the weather?

• It is warm

• It is windy and cold

• It is rainy

• It is sunny

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Maya glanced at the clock, then at her unfinished homework. She closed her laptop and began writing quickly.
What can you infer about Maya?

• She is wasting time

• She is rushing to finish

• She is waiting for a friend

• She is ignoring her work

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The movie theater lobby was crowded. People stood in long lines holding tickets and buckets of popcorn.
What can you infer is about to happen?

• A movie will start

• A concert will start

• A game will start

• A speech will start

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