English Mastery
Inference and Evidence
Pupils make inferences about characters and justify every one with the answer-plus-evidence formula, quoting the text.
English MasteryAge 9+25 minutes
What this topic covers
- Infer a character's feelings, thoughts and motives from the text.
- Justify every inference with evidence, using 'I know because the text says...'.
- Choose the strongest piece of evidence when several are available.
Core concept summaries
Key IdeasThe Passage: Seven Pence ShortThe Answer-Plus-Evidence FormulaSee It WorkThe Trap
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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