RI 8.1

An inference can also mean an educated guess.

• True

• False

An inference is:

• What you can tell about a text based on the details you see

• Your reaction to a text

• Something that explains what will happen next in the story

• The highest point in the story

Textual evidence refers to the main idea of the story.

• True

• False

Textual evidence refers to:

• The meaning and theme of a text

• What you can tell about a text based on the details you see

• Specific words in a text that don't support your inferences

• Specific words in a text that support your inferences

What is a quote from another source (like a book, a movie, or a video)?

• Analysis

• Inference

• Citation

• Paragraph

Which one is NOT an example of analyzing a text?

• Reading to find a text's theme

• Reading to finish a text, moving on to the next one, and answering a question

• Reading to understand why an author wrote a text

• Reading to interpret a text's meaning based on your feelings and experiences

"The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door."

Make an inference of the location of this passage. Where do you think this is happening?

• A doctor's office

• An airport

• A surprise birthday party

• An ice cream shop

"The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door."

What textual evidence helps you infer that this is a surprise birthday party?

• "We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking."

• "I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously."

• "I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out."

"As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too."

Make an inference of the location of this passage. Where do you think this is happening?

• A doctor's office

• An airport

• A hair salon

• An ice cream shop

"As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too."

What textual evidence helps you infer that this is an ice cream shop? Choose TWO correct answers.

• "The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits."

• "I looked at all the flavors."

• "I thought this was a great way to end the day."