England · Year 5 · Ages 9–10 · English

Inference and Prediction

Draw inferences, predict likely events and support answers with precise evidence from across a text.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can combine clues from different parts of a text to explain my thinking.

Key words

inferencepredictionevidencequotationmotive
Quick practice

Try these first

  1. Infer: 'Amir reread the message, then quietly packed his bag.' What might he have decided?
  2. Evidence: Which action is strongest evidence for your inference?
  3. Predict: Predict what may happen next and cite a clue.
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Evidence

Which action is strongest evidence for your inference?

Infer

'Amir reread the message, then quietly packed his bag.' What might he have decided?

Predict

Predict what may happen next and cite a clue.

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. Any plausible inference, e.g. to leave/go somewhere, supported by context.
  • 2. He packed his bag.
  • 3. Plausible prediction with relevant clue.
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