See free Year 3 inference with evidence worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: Dad seeing the muddy football / getting in trouble.
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: He hid the muddy football behind his back.
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: Impatient/anxious
How to think about it: Read the prompt once for meaning and a second time to find the clue that supports the answer. Use the exact word, phrase or event from the text when the question asks for evidence.
Answer: Checking the clock/tapping her foot.