Making Inferences with Evidence
Learning Objective
I can make inferences about a text by identifying clues and using evidence to support my conclusions.
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Practice
5 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Read the following sentence: "As the storm raged outside, Sarah curled up with a blanket and a book, occasionally glancing at the window." What can you infer about Sarah's feelings during the storm? Support your answer with evidence from the text. Consider the statement: "The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen as the children eagerly waited by the oven." What can you infer about the children's feelings while waiting? Justify your conclusion with evidence from the text.”
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