Reading between the lines
English · Reading Comprehension · procedural
Ask and answer questions about key details in literary and informational texts; make simple inferences based on what characters say and do
What mastery looks like
- Answer 'who', 'what', 'where' questions about a text using evidence
- Infer a character's feelings from their actions (e.g. 'She's sad because she's crying')
- Make logical guesses about unstated information using text clues
Check your understanding
While reading a story, can Reading between the lines answer questions like "Why did the character do that?" or "How do you think they felt?" — using clues from the text rather than just guessing?