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Text dependent questions are reading comprehension questions that can only be answered by referring to the text. Students have to read the text closely and use inferential thinking to determine the answer. Use this list of text dependent questions for you

Children read six short passages and draw a conclusion about each one based on context clues.

Making inferences is a critical skill for young readers to master, as it helps them look beyond the words on the page to figure out the author's message. Use these simple sentences to get your students started in making their own inferences!

Use these task cards with your students to practice reading short passages and making inferences about character, setting, and plot.

Students will practice making inferences about the characters, setting, and events based on clues in the passage.