Making Inferences from Text Evidence

Based on the items seen, such as a giant box, a saw, a white rabbit, and silk scarves, what kind of people would the new neighbors most likely be?

• Carpenters

• Veterinarians

• Fashion designers

• Magicians

What does it mean to make an inference?

• To state facts directly from a text or observation.

• To use evidence and what you already know to figure out something not directly stated.

• To only use your own ideas to understand a situation.

• To find information that is explicitly shown.

What is the difference between explicit and implicit information?

• Explicit information is hinted at, while implicit information is directly stated.

• Explicit information is something directly told, while implicit information is something hinted at.

• Explicit information is always true, while implicit information is often false.

• Explicit information is found in books, while implicit information is found in conversations.

Which formula correctly represents how to make an inference?

• Prior Knowledge - Evidence = Inference

• Evidence + Prior Knowledge = Inference

• Inference + Evidence = Prior Knowledge

• Prior Knowledge / Evidence = Inference

Considering all the items seen (saw, rabbit, silk scarves, handcuffs, playing cards, and a trunk labeled 'Capes & Wands') and general knowledge, what can be inferred about the new neighbors?

• They are carpenters who also enjoy playing cards.

• They are fashion designers who own a pet rabbit.

• They are magicians who perform tricks.

• They are police officers who like to garden.

What explicit information is given about Lena in the passage?

• Lena is bored with fractions and misses her old friends.

• Lena is sitting in the back of the classroom, staring out the window, and sees a small bird.

• Lena's dad got a new job, and she wishes she could fly.

• Lena is feeling sad because she moved to a new neighborhood.

Why might Lena not be enjoying her class or paying attention?

• She is tired from moving to a new place.

• Her teacher is talking about a difficult subject like fractions.

• She is daydreaming and looking out the window at a bird.

• She is worried about her dad's new job.

What can be inferred about Lena's feelings regarding her move?

• She is excited about making new friends in her new neighborhood.

• She is happy her dad got a new job, even if it meant moving.

• She misses her old friends and neighborhood, causing her sadness.

• She is looking forward to exploring the nature in her new area.

What two things are combined to make an inference?

• Explicit information and a wild guess.

• Text evidence and prior knowledge.

• Main idea and supporting details.

• Character traits and plot events.

What is an inference?

• A conclusion based only on what is directly stated.

• A guess without any supporting facts.

• A conclusion reached by combining evidence from the text with your own knowledge.

• A summary of the main ideas in a text.