Making Inferences

Front

Inferencing means_____

Back

using logic to read between the lines

Front

When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you_____.

Back

infer

Front

The best inference you can make when someone is waving their arms frantically at a bus is that they_____.

Back

wanted to ride the bus

Front

If someone is camping near a blazing campfire, the best inference is that_____.

Back

the fire may spread

Front

If it is snowing and your friend texts that they will be late, you can infer that_____.

Back

Traffic is slow due to the weather

Front

What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

Back

To understand deeper meanings and implications beyond the text.

Front

An inference is best described as_____

Back

a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Front

When you infer, you are using_____

Back

your background knowledge and clues from the text.

Front

The difference between a fact and an inference is that_____

Back

a fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion based on evidence.

Front

Inferences can be made from_____

Back

textual clues, character actions, and context.