Integrating Evidence

OBJECTIVES

• To understand the meaning of a text beyond what is explicitly stated.

• To identify and interpret implicit information.

• To make logical conclusions based on available evidence.

• To develop critical thinking skills.

• To improve reading comprehension and understanding.

What is an Inference?

• An inference is a LOGICAL PREDICTION about a text or image based on CONTEXT CLUES and DETAILS from the reading along with what you already know and understand about a particular topic.

• An inference is a conclusion that the reader reaches after carefully considering the details of a text.

What isn't an Inference?

An inference is NOT

• An observation

• Details that are stated in the text

• A guess based on personal beliefs or opinions

• DIRECTLY STATED

What makes an inference wrong or right?

• An inference without support is a guess.

• An inference must have supporting details to prove that your inference is correct.

  • In paragraph X, it says, "..."

  • The author wrote...

  • The picture shows...

Evidence is proof that is essential to an author creating a strong argument claim, or to build and support a theme or central idea.

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Evidence

• a direct quote (text, video, music, live speech)

• a paraphrased version of a quote

• Supporting dialogue between characters

• Interaction between characters.​

Fiction

• Statistical data

• Expert opinions

• Specialized knowledge​

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Non Fiction

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• Direct Quotes

• Paraphrase words and/or ideas​

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1. Read and understand the question or claim.

2. Closely read the text to find answers.

3. Note inferences and quotations from the passage that support the answer or claim.

4. Analyze the evidence and ask yourself, “How does the evidence support a claim or idea from the passage? What makes this evidence strong.

5. Cite the evidence​.

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• ​Strong evidence clearly connects to the question and answer.

• Ask yourself, “How does this evidence/quotation support the question and answer?​

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