Making Inferences

To draw a conclusion based on details or evidence in a text.

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Contextual details, character actions, and dialogue in a text.

When you have enough evidence or clues to support your conclusion.

Summarizing is restating the main ideas, while inferring is drawing conclusions based on evidence.

Clues provide the necessary context and support for your conclusions.

Yes, inferences are not always correct; they are based on interpretation of evidence.

It is likely raining outside.

You might infer that the character is often in a bad mood.

It requires reasoning and is based on evidence.