Sports Investigations: Inference & Text Evidence 5th-6th
by Kitsune's Learning Corner © 2026
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Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: keyIdeasInferences,textEvidence
Grades: 5,6
Description
Students become text detectives as they solve sports-themed mysteries using inference and evidence from the text. Each investigation includes a short passage, a comprehension question, and a follow-up best-evidence question that requires close reading and careful reasoning. This deck features 10 engaging investigations based on a variety of athletic competitions. No sports knowledge is required—students rely only on clues from the passage. Skills addressed: Making inferences Citing text evidence Cause and effect Close reading Ideal for independent practice, small groups, test prep, intervention, or enrichment in upper elementary and early middle school classrooms. Art created using Adobe Firefly. Passages and questions created with the help of ChatGPT. Audio created using ElevenLabs.