Text Evidence
What does it mean to use textual evidence?
Answer: Using information or quotes from the text to support an answer.
What is a key detail in a passage?
Answer: Important information that supports the main idea.
What is an inference?
Answer: A conclusion based on clues from the text and background knowledge.
Text says: “The boy was shivering and rubbing his hands together.”
What might you infer?
Answer: He is cold.
Which phrase can help introduce evidence from a text?
Answer: “According to the text…” or “The passage states…”
Where are key details usually found when answering questions?
Answer: In the passage or text.
What two things help readers make inferences?
Answer: Text clues + background knowledge.
Text says: “Maya practiced basketball every day after school.”
What inference can you make?
Answer: She wants to improve or become better at basketball.
If a question asks for evidence, what should you do first?
Answer: Go back to the text and find the sentence that answers the question.
Which strategy helps readers quickly find key details?
Answer: Annotating or underlining important information.
If a character keeps checking their backpack and looks worried, what might you infer?
Answer: The character may be nervous or searching for something.
Text says: “Luis hid his test paper when the teacher walked by.”
What might you infer?
Answer: He may be embarrassed or worried about his score.
Why is quoting a sentence from the passage stronger than guessing an answer?
Answer: Because the answer is supported by proof from the text.
Name two things readers often underline when annotating a text.
Answer: Important facts, character actions, or important events.
Name two types of clues that help readers make inferences.
Answer: Character actions, dialogue, feelings, or events.
Text says: “The team studied their strategy for hours before the game.”
What can you infer about the team?
Answer: They are serious, prepared, or determined to win.