Citing Evidence for Textual Inferences

What is the main focus of the lesson in the video?

• Understanding the plot of 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'

• Learning how to draw inferences from a text

• Summarizing the story

• Analyzing the author's writing style

Who is the main character in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings'?

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mrs. Brown

• Mrs. Smith

• Mrs. Summers

What does the example of the storm illustrate?

• How to identify the main idea

• How to predict the ending of a story

• How to use text details to make inferences

• How to describe weather in a story

What is the first step in drawing inferences to explain a character's decision?

• Find places in the text where the character makes an important decision

• Summarize the text

• Describe the setting

• Identify the main idea

What should you do after finding details from the text?

• Ignore them

• Add your own thinking to them

• Rewrite the text

• Summarize the text

Why does Mrs. Summers decide to purchase the silk stockings?

• She is following her true impulse

• She is thinking logically

• She wants to save money

• She needs new clothes

What does Mrs. Summers' reaction to her foot and ankle suggest?

• She is confused about her identity

• She is thinking logically

• She is making decisions out of character

• She is happy with her appearance

What does the text suggest about Mrs. Summers' behavior when she doesn't wait to eat until she gets home?

• She is following a strict schedule

• She is guided by impulse

• She is thinking logically

• She is very hungry

What can be inferred about Mrs. Summers' motivations for spending money on herself?

• She is following a plan

• She is trying to impress others

• She is listening to her true impulse

• She is saving for the future

What is the final step in drawing inferences to explain a character's decision?

• Describe the setting

• Summarize the text

• Identify the main idea

• Answer what the details really mean on your t-chart