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Inference and Evidence Practice

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Inference and Evidence Practice

Inference and Evidence Practice

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🔍 Part 1: Understanding Inference and Evidence

1. What is the difference between inference and evidence? Match each definition to the correct term:
1. Inference
2. Evidence
A. Facts, details, or clues directly stated in the text
B. What the writer implies but doesn't state directly
2. Circle the correct answer: An inference is something that...

Is clearly written in the text

We figure out using clues from the text

The author always explains directly

Has nothing to do with the text

📖 Part 2: Analysing Text Examples

3. Read this text and answer the questions below:

"They borrow your favourite outfits without asking, they embarrass you in front of your friends, they get away with murder. Spare a thought for me, the eldest of four siblings, who has to put up with all of this and more. I'm definitely coming back as the youngest sibling – talk about having it easy!"

a) What can you infer about being the eldest sibling from this text?
b) What evidence from the text supports your inference? List at least three pieces of evidence:

🎯 Part 3: Finding Clues

4. Read this short text:

"Sarah slammed her bedroom door and threw herself onto her bed. The maths test paper crumpled in her fist showed a large red 'D' at the top. She pulled her pillow over her head and didn't come down for dinner."

a) How do you think Sarah is feeling? (This is your inference)
b) Check all the evidence that supports your inference:

She slammed her door

She got a 'D' on her test

She threw herself on the bed

She crumpled the test paper

She hid under her pillow

She didn't come to dinner

✍️ Part 4: Inference and Evidence Template

5. Read this text about school uniforms:

"As I walked across the playground in my thick woollen blazer, sweat dripped down my back. The synthetic fabric of my shirt clung uncomfortably to my skin. Around me, other students tugged at their collars and rolled up their sleeves, desperately seeking relief from the stifling heat. Meanwhile, the teachers in their light cotton clothes and comfortable shoes looked perfectly cool."

What can you infer about the school uniform?
List the evidence that supports this inference:

🎨 Part 5: Create Your Own

6. Choose one topic and write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) that implies your viewpoint without stating it directly. Include evidence clues to guide the reader's inference.

Topic choices: Too much homework, need for more playground equipment, healthy school canteen, four-day school week

My chosen topic: ________________________

7. What inference do you want readers to make from your paragraph?
8. What evidence clues did you include to support this inference?

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

9. Complete these sentence starters:

An inference is ________________________________________________

Evidence is ___________________________________________________

To find evidence in a text, I need to _________________________

This skill will help me in other subjects because _______________

_____________________________________________________________

10. Rate your understanding (circle one):

I can easily identify inferences and find supporting evidence

I understand the concepts but need more practice

I'm still learning and need help with these skills

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