Making inferences, predictions, & drawing conclusions

Making an inference is when you use clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen next based on information you have.

Drawing a conclusion is deciding what you think is true based on the information given in the text.

Clues can include holding their stomach, leaning back, or mentioning discomfort.

Look for clues like gasping, screaming, or jumping up and down.

It means they are unsure or do not remember what day it is, which can happen if they usually have a routine.

Signs include being calm, handling the animal gently, and showing confidence.

Context clues help you understand the meaning of words or phrases and make inferences about the text.

If a character is late for school, you might predict they will miss the bus.

Summarizing means to give a brief overview of the main points or ideas in the text.