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Inference With Text Evidence

Grade 3 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Numbered reading texts
Text 1: Eli stood at home plate. His hands shook on the bat. He kept looking at the crowd. His mom waved from the bleachers.
Text 2: Coach Ray walked over. He put a hand on Eli's shoulder and smiled. "Just watch the ball," he said.
Text 3: The first pitch flew past. Eli did not swing. He bit his lip.
Text 4: Eli took a deep breath. This time he kept his eyes on the ball.
Text 5: Crack! The ball sailed over second base. Eli dropped the bat and ran.
Text 6: His team jumped up and down. Mia shouted his name over and over. Coach Ray clapped his hands.
Text 7: Eli reached first base. He was out of breath, but he was grinning.
Text 8: After practice, Eli asked Coach Ray to pitch to him again. The sun was going down, but he did not care.
Text 9: Coach Ray laughed. He carried the bucket of balls back to the pitcher's mound.
Text 10: That night, Eli set his bat by the door, ready for the next game. He fell asleep smiling.
1.
Use Text 1. How does Eli feel?
- nervous
- angry
- bored
2.
Use Text 2. Why does Coach Ray smile at Eli?
- to tell Eli to go home
- to help Eli feel calm
- to show Eli the scoreboard
3.
Use Text 3. Which clue shows Eli is upset with himself?
- He cheered loudly.
- He waved to his mom.
- He bit his lip.
4.
Use Text 4. What is Eli trying to do?
- talk to his friends
- focus on hitting the ball
- leave the game early
5.
Use Text 5. What can you tell about Eli's swing?
- The ball rolled to the pitcher.
- He hurt his arm.
- He hit the ball hard.
6.
Use Text 6. How does Eli's team feel?
- tired
- excited
- sad
7.
Use Text 7. Which clue shows Eli is happy?
- he began to cry
- Eli reached first base
- he was grinning
8.
Use Text 8. Why does Eli ask for more pitches?
- He wants to be the coach.
- He wants more practice hitting.
- He is tired of baseball.
9.
Use Text 9. What will Coach Ray probably do next?
- send Eli home
- pitch more balls to Eli
- take a long nap
10.
Use Text 10. How does Eli feel about the next game now?
- He wants to quit the team.
- He is looking forward to it.
- He forgot about it.

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About this worksheet

Inference With Text Evidence gives grade 3 students a focused page for a skill that parents and teachers often need as its own printable worksheet. Inference is a top competitor skill area and needs repeated short evidence-based practice. Third graders are ready to move from literal recall into claims that are proven by clues. The items rotate through several question types so the page is not just the same prompt with different numbers or words. Students read brief situations, choose a supported inference, and identify the clue that proves it.

Support versions keep the reading load, numbers, or choices friendlier while preserving the same thinking. Standard versions match everyday classroom practice. Challenge versions add a closer distractor, an extra reasoning step, or less familiar examples. Before answering, students should say what the question is asking, point to the evidence, and check that the answer fits the exact skill named in the title.

What your child will learn

Make inferences
Use evidence
Avoid unsupported guesses

Common Core standard: RL.3.1

Worked example

If a character grabs an umbrella before leaving, you can infer rain may be expected.

Common mistake

Choosing an inference that could be true but is not supported by the sentence.

Helpful hint

The best inference must match a clue in the text.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with inference with text evidence?

Choosing an inference that could be true but is not supported by the sentence.

How can I help my child with inference with text evidence?

The best inference must match a clue in the text.

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