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England · Year 4 · Ages 8–9 · English

Inference and Evidence

Draw inferences about characters, feelings and motives and justify ideas with evidence from the text.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can explain an inference and support it with a clear clue.

Key words

inferevidencemotivecluejustify
Quick practice

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  1. Infer: 'Noah tucked the letter into his pocket before anyone saw it.' What can you infer?
  2. Evidence: Which phrase supports that inference?
  3. Feeling: 'Lina's grin grew wider as the results were announced.' How is Lina likely feeling?
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Infer

'Noah tucked the letter into his pocket before anyone saw it.' What can you infer?

Evidence

Which phrase supports that inference?

Feeling

'Lina's grin grew wider as the results were announced.' How is Lina likely feeling?

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. He wants to keep the letter private/secret.
  • 2. before anyone saw it
  • 3. Happy/proud/excited
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