Text Evidence
What is text evidence?
Text evidence is clues or proof from the text that helps us answer a question or make an inference (a smart guess).
What is an inference?
An inference is when we use clues to make a smart guess based on the text.
What is an inference?
An inference is a smart guess based on clues.
Why do we need evidence?
We need evidence to support our answers with facts.
Daisy was skipping down the side walk, singing a song as she was on her way home from school. What can you infer about Daisy?
Daisy had a good day at school/She was happy/excited to go home.
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down. She had just lost her first soccer game. Provide text evidence as to why she is feeling that way.
The girl is sad. She feels that way because "she had just lost her first soccer game."
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?
Sally can infer that her mother is not home yet.
The bride felt stunning as she walked down the aisle in her beautiful, shimmering white dress. How does the bride feel?
The bride feels beautiful/stunning/gorgeous.
Lauren was getting ready for school and she realized her hairbrush was missing. She looked everywhere for it, but couldn't find it. What might have happened to her brush?
Lauren may have misplaced her hairbrush.
Anastasia was sniffling and had a fever. Her mom said, "We have to go or we will be late!". Where are Anastasia and her mom going?
Anastasia and her mom are going to the doctor's office.
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?
The dogs want to hide their bones from other animals because their instincts tell them to do so.
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. How does the girl feel?
Every time Joey is near his dog, his eyes get red and itchy, and he sneezes a lot. Joey went to the doctor and found out that he is allergic to his dog. Why is Joey always sneezing around his dog?
Joey is allergic to his dog.
Cindy was sleeping and all of a sudden she heard a car alarm go off. She thought nothing of it and went back to sleep. When Cindy woke up the next morning and walked outside to go to work, her car was gone! What do you think happened to Car?
Cindy's car was stolen.
Molly had left her laptop charging in the kitchen. When she woke up, it wasn't in the same place she left it. What might have happened?
One of Molly's family members moved it or used it.
John was a racec ar 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 that 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.
John was happy because "He had just won his very first race."
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?
Shanay is at the aquarium.
Jade's family just got back from vacation. When they walked in the door, they noticed some things were missing. What might of happened to their stuff?
Jade's house got robbed.
Kali's dog had just passed away. Her dog was her best friend. She was very upset and cried for weeks. She felt as if her heart ripped in half. How is Kali feeling?
Kali is depressed/heart-broken.
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. Use text evidence to explain why Bob was upset.
Bob was upset because "Their favorite team ended up losing."
"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.
Haley had just been told that she qualified for the Olympics. She had trained her whole life for this moment and now it would be happening! She was so excited and began training a lot more now that she would be competing against a lot of runners who 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 has trained a lot/She is a runner.
Tommy was on line to ride his first roller coaster. He was nervous. By the time it was his turn, the roller coaster was no longer running. What might have happened?
The roller coaster stopped working.
Robin was so excited that his birthday was tomorrow. All he wanted was to shake his presents to see if he could guess what was in them. His mother said that he could not shake them. Why did his mother tell Robin not to shake the presents?
Robins presents were fragile and could break.