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A one-page CAPS Grade 6 English poster on reading between the lines (Reading and writing), with the key ideas, key words and a tip to remember.

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English · Grade 6 · Reading and writing
Reading between the lines

1What is an inference?

A writer does not always say everything. An inference is an idea that you work out from clues in the text and what you already know.

Example

Tumi wrapped her scarf tightly and breathed into her hands.
(It was cold.)

2Find the clues

  • Look at what the characters do and say.
  • Look at the setting and the details.
  • Add what you already know.

3Inferring feelings

Actions, words and the face show how a character feels. Ask what the character would be feeling to act like this.

Example

He kicked the bin and slammed the door.
(He was furious.)

4Predicting

Use the clues to say what will probably happen next.

Example

The petrol light blinked and the car began to cough.
(The car will soon run out of petrol.)

5Purpose and tone

  • Purpose: to inform, to entertain or to persuade
  • Tone: the writer’s attitude, such as gentle, angry or funny

6Check your inference

  • Can I point to a clue in the text?
  • Does it fit the whole text?
  • Answer with because: I think this because the text says...

Key words

inference
an idea worked out from clues
clue
a detail that helps you understand
predict
say what will happen next
purpose
why the writer wrote the text
tone
the writer’s attitude
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