1. Citing Evidence to Make Inferences
ELA State Test Prep

2. You will be working on a lesson about citing evidence to make inferences
What is an inference?
A logical guess
When readers make an inference, they combine what the know with evidence in the text to figure out what is not said explicitly
Prior Knowledge

3. Example: Think about a girl who comes home and fins that her parents and the dog are not there, but the car is parked out front
The girl notices that the dog’s leash is missing
Make an inference based on the evidence and your own knowledge
The parents took the dog for a walk
This is a logical guess because all the information suggests this idea
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4. Read aloud the paragraphs that include the definitions of analyze, explicitly, and inference
Study the illustration and circle details that support the stated inference about the runner’s feelings
Smile
Says: “I love this sport!”
The text evidence means facts and details from the text
Lesson 3 – Page 19

5. Read the first column, and use the details you circled in the drawing to help you fill in the blanks
Happy or smiling
“I love this sport”
Read the second column
Discuss how the background knowledge about sports and athletes, combined with text evidence, supports the inference in the third column
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6. Share what you learned on the previous page about using evidence to make inferences
This lesson will make inferences about what you read based on text evidence and your own knowledge
Read aloud, “The Flu Game”
Read the questions: “What is Michael Jordan’s attitude toward competition? What text evidence supports your idea?
Lesson 3 – Page 20

7. The article doesn’t say directly what Jordan’s attitude toward competition is, but look for evidence for in the text that can help make an inference
In paragraph 1, Jordan was diagnosed with the stomach flu before Game 5
Look at the chart
It shows how textual evidence combined with background knowledge can be used to make an inference
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8. Continued… Look at the first clue in column 1
In paragraph 2, Jordan suited up and appeared on the court three hours before the start of Game 5
Write this clue from the text in column 1 of the chart
The Bulls were relying on Jordan greatly, because he was the team’s star player
Playing sports while sick requires determination because it is not easy
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9. An inference can be made about Jordan’s attitude toward competition
Complete the inference in column 3
Share your answers with the class
Michael believes that competition is extremely important
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10. Find text evidence that supports the inference that Michael Jordan is a fierce competitor
Share your answers with the class
Though Jordan was visibly weak in the first quarter, he had scored 17 points by the second
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11. Lesson 3 – Page 21 You will continue reading about Michael Jordan
Good readers notice important details that can serve as evidence when making an inference or supporting a point
Close reading will help identify evidence of Jordan’s feelings
The hint will help them connect the article to Jordan’s attitude toward playing basketball
Lesson 3 – Page 21

12. Read the rest of the passage and underline two sentences that show what Michael Jordan thinks about losing, as directed by Close Reading
In the fourth quarter, Jordan scored 18 more points
I almost played myself into passing out just to win a basketball game
Use these underlined sentences and use them as evidence for making an inference
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13. Continued… Answer the question, using the Hint to help
Respond to the question and share your thinking
Choice B is correct: Jordan scored many points in one quarter, closing the gap between his team and the Jazz
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14. Continued… Michael Jordan is a dedicated basketball player
Find and write down a sentence from the passage that supports this statement
Explain your answer
I almost played myself into passing out just to win a basketball game
So weak
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15. Read the historical account without referring to the Study Buddy or Close Reading text
Discuss the following questions to ensure comprehension:
Which explorer reached the South Pole first?
Amundsen
Lesson 3 – Page 22

16. Contrast the different ways the explorers planned to travel once in Antarctica
Scott planned to use motor sleds, while Amundsen used sled dogs
How did Scott learn that Amundsen was on his way to the South Pole?
Amundsen sent Scott a telegram
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17. Continued… Reread Paragraph 1 and look at the Study Buddy
What does the Study Buddy help you think about?
The Study Buddy tells you to look for evidence relating to each of the two explorers so you can make inferences about them. Noticing facts and details about people in a text will help make inferences
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18. Continued… Read the rest of the historical account
Follow the directions to the Close Reading
When contrasting two people or characters in a text, it is helpful to underline or highlight information about one of them and circle information about the other
This will help you organize the information so you can use it later to analyze the text
Answer the questions on page 23
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19. Read questions 1-3, using the Hints to help answer the questions
#1 – the correct choice is B
By “finally” telling his men the destination, it is implied that he secretively did not tell them earlier
#2 – the correct choice is A
Scott was not prepared
For example, his motor sled failed to work in the cold
Lesson 3 – Page 23

20. Continued… #3 – Sample Response:
Amundsen succeeded because he was well prepared. His men were all veteran Arctic explorers who knew what they were doing, and they used sled dogs, which were much more reliable and better suited to the environment than Scott's motor sleds
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21. Another sample response: One central idea is that Amundsen’s expert planning enabled him to make it to the South Pole first. Amundsen kept a low profile when setting out, which was part of his strategy. He brought skilled and experienced men and women with him, used a proven method of transportation, and brought ample supplies. He ended up proudly placing his country’s flag in the ground first.
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22. Homework Homework: Complete the Common Core Practice (Pages 24-26)
#4 – GRASP (Separate writing grade)
Homework