Making Inferences with Textual Evidence

This video tutorial covers making inferences with textual support. It explains what inferences are, how to identify textual evidence, and provides practice exercises. The video emphasizes the importance of inferences in understanding stories and predicting outcomes. It includes visual and reading exercises to enhance inference skills.

What does 'explicit' mean in the context of textual evidence?

• Hidden meanings

• Clearly and directly stated

• Irrelevant details

• Complex explanations

What can you infer if a friend moves to another table during lunch?

• They need more space

• They didn't see you

• They are possibly upset with you

• They prefer another table's view

Why do authors use textual evidence in writing?

• To support the reader's inferences

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To fill more pages

From the narrative, what inference can be made about Katie's activity?

• Going trick-or-treating

• Going to a birthday party

• Attending a formal event

• Preparing for a school play

Which definition of inference involves using clues to draw conclusions?

• Using clues to make assumptions

• A directly stated meaning

• Adding known information to new facts

• Reading between the lines

What is the purpose of making inferences according to the video?

• To critique the author

• To memorize the text

• To predict future events

• To confuse the plot

What does a reader use to make an inference?

• Guesswork

• Personal opinions

• Author's biography

• Textual evidence

In the beach scenario, what indicates the location?

• The mention of a classroom

• References to sand and waves

• The presence of a shopping mall

• The description of a snowy environment

Why might an author not state everything explicitly?

• To avoid revealing key plot points early

• To shorten the story

• Due to lack of knowledge

• To engage the reader in thinking

What should you do after watching the video, according to the instructions?

• Start another video

• Write a summary and a hot question

• Discuss with a peer

• Submit the notes immediately