Inferencing Where am I?

Inferencing Where am I?

An inference is...

• an educated guess about the text.

• when you put what you know with what you learned and draw a conclusion

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Example question:

As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too.

Where am I?

Answer: An ice cream store!

Example question:

As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too.

Please explain what part of the story led you to your answer!

Answer: I know it was an ice cream store because the story has a menu, sundaes, and banana splits. An ice cream store would have all of those things!

Open Ended

I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a

crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.

Where am I?

Open Ended

I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a

crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.

Please explain what part of the story led you to your answer!

Open Ended

The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake

and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.

Where am I?

Open Ended

The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake

and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.

Please explain what part of the story led you to your answer!

Open Ended

I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.

Where am I?

Open Ended

I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.

Please explain what part of the story led you to your answer!

Poll

How confident do you feel making inferences?

• 1- Not at all, I'm terrible at it.

• 2- I'm okay but I need more practice.

• 3- I feel good. I can do it most of the time.

• 4- I know I can do this really well.