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Textual Evidence
Infer or Implied
Explicit
100
What is textual evidence?
What is "Used to support an argument from the text."
100
A conclusion reached based on prior knowledge and what the text states.
What is..."an inference"
100
Something that is clearly stated in the text.
What is Explicit?
200
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down she had just lost her first soccer game. Provide textual evidence as to why she is feeling that way.
What is.."The girl is sad." She feels that way because "she had just lost her first soccer game."
200
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 or imply?
What is..."Sally can infer that her mother is not yet home."
200
How does the bride feel? The bride felt stunning as she walked down the aisle in her beautiful shimmering white dress.
The bride feels beautiful.
300
Once upon a time, dogs used to bury their bones to help keep them safe from other animals. Even though most dogs have plenty of food to eat today, their instincts still tell them to bury their bones and favorite toys. Based on the passage above, why do dogs today still hide their bones and toys?
What is..."The dogs want to hide there bones from other animals because their instincts tell them to."
300
The new girl at school didn't talk to anyone all day. When the teacher called on her she looked down at her desk. I don't think she made any friends on her first day. From this I can guess that the new girl is probably_____.
What is..."the girl is shy."
300
Every time Joey is near his dog his eyes get red , itchy and he sneezes a lot. Joey went to the doctor and found out that Joey is allergic to his dog. Why is Joey always sneezing around his dog?
Joey is allergic to his dog.
400
John was a Nascar driver and he had just one his first race. He climbed out of the window of his car and threw his fist up into the air. John was so happy he began to cry. He would never forget the moment he won his very first race. Provide textual evidence explaining why John was so happy.
What is..."John was happy because "He had just one his very first race."
400
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 is Shanay?
What is..."Shanay is at the aquarium."
400
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?
Sally feels excited,happy,and as if she has accomplished all her goals up to that moment.
500
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. There team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Using textual evidence explain why Bob was upset.
What is..."Bob was upset because "There favorite team ended up losing."
500
"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. William threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel. Where are William and his mom going?
William and his mom are going to the beach or to the pool.
500
Haley had just been told that she qualified for the Olympics. She had trained her whole life for this moment and now it is happening. She was so excited and began training a lot more now that she would be competing against lots of runners that would be just as good as her. What is directly stated about Haley in the passage?
Haley qualified for the Olympics/ She is excited about competing/ She is a hard worker and has trained a lot.