STEP 1 · NOTICE

What do you notice?

Start with the evidence before deciding what it means.

The lantern trembled slightly in her hand. She had stopped walking, though the path ahead was clear.

Which detail is the strongest clue?

STEP 2 · CONNECT THE CLUES

EVIDENCE

Her lantern is trembling.

EVIDENCE

She stops even though the path is clear.

INFERENCE

She may be nervous, frightened or uncertain about continuing.

STEP 3 · EXPLAIN

IDEA

She seems nervous.

EVIDENCE

The lantern trembles in her hand and she stops walking.

LINK

These actions suggest hesitation even though nothing physically blocks the path.

STEP 4 · TRY IT YOURSELF

Daniel reached for the door handle, then pulled his hand back. He listened for a moment before looking over his shoulder.

LESSON COMPLETE

CURRENT INFERENCE LEVELDeveloping

STRATEGYNotice → connect clues → explain