Text Evidence/Inference
Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house. What can Sally infer based on the text? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
Her mother is not home.
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
His team lost.
negative points
oh no
negative points
oh no!!!!
lose your turn
oh no
At the time, the Titanic was considered one of the safest ships. To prevent leaks, its hull had two layers of steel. It also had 16 compartments that could be sealed off using watertight steel doors. If the ship did spring a leak, the doors would close, keeping the ship from sinking.
Why is the Titanic one of the safest ships? Use text evidence
its hull had two layers of steel
watertight steel doors
Lawrence could not stop laughing. He knew it would probably get him in trouble, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious! How is Lawrence feeling? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
silly, happy
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
Chef
Shanay had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry. Where do you think she is?
aquarium
Like fish, sharks have gills. Gills are used to filter oxygen from the water. But unlike fish, sharks are not made up of bones. Instead, their skeletons are made up of cartilage, which is the same gristly material that your ears and the tip of your nose is made up of.
How is a shark different than most fish?
Use text evidence
their skeletons are made up of cartilage
I scowled at my brother for taking the last pop-tart. I felt like taking it from him. I was not a morning person. How do I feel? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
angry
When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
A teacher
One system in your body is the skeletal system. The skeletal system is made up of all your bones. 206 of them to be exact. Your bones support and protect your body. They help you to stand upright and move. Drinking milk is a great way to help your bones grow and stay strong.
Why are bones important? Use text evidence
make you stand upright and move
lose a turn
oh no!
The closest planet to the sun is Mercury. Mercury is also the smallest of the eight planets. It is covered in craters, which cause the planet to look a lot like our own moon. Mercury completes one revolution around the sun every 88 days.
Infer
Can there be life on Mercury? How do you know?
no it is to close to the sun
it would be too hot
I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colors but I'm often orange, I need water to live. Who Am I? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
goldfish, fish
It was finally graduation day. Sally was super excited to finally start her life and be a grown up. She could not stop smiling that day because she was so proud of all her goals she had accomplished up to that moment. Sally feels nothing could bring her down. How does Sally feel on her graduation day? What text supports how she feels?
happy- "She could not stop smiling that day because she was so proud of all her goals she had accomplished up to that moment."
Did you know that most sharks will die if they stop moving? In order to take in oxygen from the water, sharks must always keep water flowing over their gills. Because they have to keep moving, there are many species of sharks that never sleep. No wonder they're so grouchy!
Why do sharks need to keep moving?
Use text evidencee
In order to take in oxygen from the water
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
he is getting pulled over, flashing lights.
I travel with elephants. I'm surrounded by bright colours. I perform in a tent. I like heights. People look up when they watch me, And are nervous when they see me. My job is to walk very carefully across something. Who Am I? Underline the text evidence that supports your answer.
tightrope walker, circus performer