Inferences and Text Evidence

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is titled “Inferences and Text Evidence,” designed to engage students in critical thinking by drawing inferences from reading material and supporting those inferences with textual evidence. It provides a structured format for students to record their thoughts and the supporting evidence in a clear and organized manner. The top of the worksheet offers a place for students to write their name, personalizing each sheet for individual accountability.

The instructions at the top direct students to make an inference based on their reading and then identify three pieces of text evidence that support their inference. The worksheet is divided into two sections: one for writing the actual inference and another with numbered lines for listing the supporting text evidence. This task encourages students to think analytically about the text, to deduce information that is not explicitly stated, and to substantiate their conclusions with specific references to the text. The layout of the worksheet is simple and user-friendly, facilitating focus on the critical skills of inference-making and evidence gathering, which are key components of reading comprehension and analytical writing.