English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.16c

Make an inference about the meaning of a text and support it with textual evidence.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Making an inference requires using observation and background knowledge to reach a logical conclusion.
  • Inferences can be drawn by using information from the text.

Skills

  • Make inferences about text meaning and use text evidence to support their thinking.

Understanding

  • Making an inference requires them to use information from the text and their background knowledge to draw logical conclusions, that are supported with evidence from the text.

Vocabulary

  • Inference
  • Textual evidence
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