England · Year 6 · Ages 10–11 · Worked examples

Year 6 Inference and Text Analysis: Worked Examples

See free Year 6 inference and text analysis worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

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Four worked examples

Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.

1
Inference

Read a short passage and infer the writer's attitude. Give two pieces of evidence.

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.

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Answer: Valid attitude inference with two textual details.

2
Language

Choose one word or phrase and explain its effect on the reader.

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.

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Answer: Accurate explanation of language effect.

3
Character

Explain how a character changes across a passage using evidence from two points.

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.

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Answer: Clear comparison supported by evidence.

4
Viewpoint

What viewpoint is presented, and how can you tell?

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.

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Answer: Accurate viewpoint plus textual evidence.

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