Inference

Front

What does the noun 'inference' mean?

Back

To determine something that is almost certainly true from the text, even though it wasn't stated directly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What can you infer about Mike's location?

Back

He is at camp.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What can you infer is happening in Tevaughn's story?

Back

Tevaughn is moving to California with his family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What can you infer about Mom's feelings when she picked me up from school?

Back

Mom had a bad day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What can you infer about shoes before 1800?

Back

They didn't fit as well as they do today.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does the verb 'infer' mean?

Back

To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What is an example of making an inference?

Back

If a character is crying in a story, you can infer that they are sad.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Why is inference important in reading comprehension?

Back

It helps readers understand deeper meanings and implications beyond the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a clue that can help you make an inference?

Back

Contextual details, such as emotions, actions, or settings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How can you tell if an inference is reasonable?

Back

If it is supported by evidence from the text and makes logical sense.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1