Inference with Text Evidence

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What does it mean to "read between the lines" in a text?

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Using textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

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When reading literature, it is important to cite text evidence to support your analysis of the most important details and events of a story. In addition to citing text evidence to answer comprehension questions, you can also use text evidence to make inferences.

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True

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What are you looking for when a question asks you to provide textual evidence?

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clues (proof) within the text

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How does a person make an inference? Options: Makes a guess and hopes for the best., Looks for the answer directly in the text then makes a guess., Asks the teacher for help., Makes a guess based on what the text says + his own experiences.

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Makes a guess based on what the text says + his own experiences.

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What can you infer about Jacko's mood from the passage?

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grumpy

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Which words help describe the setting?

"A shouting of voices."

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"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

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"Michael woke up with a start."

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"...Toby was awake as well."

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"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

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Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? Options: The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds, It was placed on the endangered species list, It was dying out because of pesticides, The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

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The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

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They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon.
What is Alison looking for?

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Her Keys

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What text-based evidence supports the answer about Alison's missing items?

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Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either.

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Based on the text, you can INFER that: Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. Sheepdogs are used to keep the flock of sheep from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Options: Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs., Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal., There are many breeds of dogs., Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.