Read, infer, give evidence
KS2 · 30 minutes · Distinguish what a text states from an inference supported by a quotation.
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Distinguish what a text states from an inference supported by a quotation.
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- Today: Read, infer, give evidence. Our goal: Distinguish what a text states from an inference supported by a quotation.
- Take one idea at a time. Pause after each sentence; ask for repetition whenever you need it.
- Read: “Mina pulled her hood tight. Wet leaves clung to the path. At the gate, she paused and checked the folded invitation again.” The text states that Mina checked an invitation. It does not state her exact feeling. We can infer she may be uncertain because she pauses and checks it again, but another interpretation is possible. An inference is a reasoned idea, not a fact we can invent. Use the pattern: “I think… because the text says…” Quote the shortest useful words. For the weather, “wet leaves” supports an inference of recent rain; it does not prove it is raining right now. A strong answer distinguishes what we know, what we think and what we still need to find out. Different interpretations can be valid if the evidence fits.
- Together: choose one example from the explanation and show how it works. What do you notice?
- Your turn: Underline two facts in the passage. Suggest a feeling and support it with a quote. Write a second possible explanation. Add two sentences to the story without contradicting the original.
- Reflect: what made sense, and what would you like explained differently?
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