Explicit and Inferred Meaning
Name ________________________
Date _________________________
Explicit Meaning: What the text clearly and literally means, leaving no implications.
Inferred Meaning: A deeper meaning that can be logically concluded based on the evidence.
Instructions: Read the passage provided and complete the graphic organizer by finding a statement with an inferred
meaning. You will (1) copy the quote, (2) write the explicit (literal) meaning, (3) write the inferred meaning you’ve
interpreted along with support, and (4) explain how this quote adds to the storyline – how it is significant by advancing
the plot, developing a character, and/or building a theme.
Title and Author of Text
Quote 1 from Text
(and page number, if
applicable)
Explicit Meaning
Inferred Meaning
Provide textual evidence:
Significance
Quote 2 from Text
(and page number, if
applicable)
Explicit Meaning
Inferred Meaning
Provide textual evidence:
Significance
CCSS RL1, RL2, RL3; ACT QC
A2a
Level 2
Explicit and Inferred Meaning
Name ________________________
Date _________________________
Explicit Meaning: What the text clearly and literally means, leaving no implications.
Inferred Meaning: A deeper meaning that can be logically concluded based on the evidence.
Instructions: Read the passage provided and complete the graphic organizer by finding a statement with an inferred
meaning. You’ll need to (1) copy the quote, write the (2) explicit (literal) meaning, write the (3) inferred meaning you’ve
interpreted, and (4) support your inference with textual evidence.
Title and Author of Text
Quote 1 from Text
(and page number, if
applicable)
Explicit Meaning
Inferred Meaning
Textual Evidence
(Support your inference!)
Quote 2 from Text
(and page number, if
applicable)
Explicit Meaning
Inferred Meaning
Textual Evidence
(Support your inference!)
CCSS RL1; ACT QC A2a
Level 1