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

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

What is the first step readers must take to draw an inference?

Put the pieces together in a logical way to produce a reasonable conclusion

Think about what they already know from their own experience in the real world

List the steps for making an inference in order from first to last.

Determine the meaning of details and connections

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning. Which probably happened?

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

Which of the following best describes the process of making an inference?

B) Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

When reading a text, what should you look for to support your inferences?

B) Textual evidence and details

What is the role of details in supporting an inference?

B) They provide evidence to justify the inference

A) They distract from the main idea

Which sentence is an example of using details to support an inference?

B) The character's actions suggest he is nervous because he is sweating and avoiding eye contact.

C) The book was published in 1999.

D) The author uses complex vocabulary.

In literary analysis, why is it important to use details to support inferences?

B) To provide a strong argument and validate interpretations

A) To fill up space in an essay

Which of the following is NOT a step in making an inference?

A) Identifying relevant details

C) Connecting details to prior knowledge

How can you determine if an inference is valid?

B) It is supported by evidence from the text

C) It is the first thought that comes to mind

What is the difference between a summary and an inference?

B) A summary condenses information, while an inference draws conclusions from details

A) A summary is a guess, while an inference is a fact

C) A summary is longer than an inference

D) A summary is always correct, while an inference is not

Which of the following best illustrates making an inference?

B) Concluding that a character is sad because they are crying

C) Skipping to the last chapter

D) Memorizing the author's name

Why is it important to use multiple details when making an inference?

B) To strengthen the inference and ensure accuracy

What should you do if the details in a text do not support your inference?

B) Re-evaluate and adjust your inference

D) Stick to your original inference regardless

Using Details to Support Inferences

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11th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Finding textual evidence while reading helps you make ____________ using concrete evidence on someone's claim.

references

inferences

conclusions

results

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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It means drawing a conclusion on the basis of circumstantial evidence.

reference

inference

summary

result

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

__________ is a way of presenting textual evidence that states a text and its supporting details shortly.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

specific details from the text that support your conclusions or argument

textual evidence

drawing conclusions

text

annotations

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

paraphrase

annotation

inference

interpretation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

using information that is implied or inferred to make meaning out of what is not clearly stated

annotation

making inferences

drawing conclusions

paraphrasing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

An INFERENCE is...

logical conclusion

guess based on evidence

Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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Using Details to Support Inferences

Finding textual evidence while reading helps you make ____________ using concrete evidence on someone's claim.

It means drawing a conclusion on the basis of circumstantial evidence.

__________ is a way of presenting textual evidence that states a text and its supporting details shortly.

specific details from the text that support your conclusions or argument

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

using information that is implied or inferred to make meaning out of what is not clearly stated

An INFERENCE is...

To make good inferences you need to...

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

What is the first step readers must take to draw an inference?

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