Making Inferences

Making Inferences

by Lynne Herron

Poll

Do you know how to make an inference? 

• No, I'm not sure what an inference is.  

• I've heard of it, but I can't explain it. 

• I know how to make inferences, but I need more practice. 

• I can easily make inferences and understand it completely. 

Multiple Choice

Callie picked herself off the

pavement and checked herself

over for injuries. No blood, and

nothing seemed to be broken. Good thing

she was wearing her pads and helmet. She

walked over to the skateboard that was

laying upside down a few feet away,

popped it right side-up with her

foot, and rode away.

Why was Callie on the pavement? 

• She decided to run home. 

• She fell off of her bike. 

• She fell playing basketball. 

• She fell off of her skateboard. 

Open Ended

Edward was running as fast as

he could. He could hear Jacob's

footsteps close behind him. He

tried to run faster, but it was no use.

Within seconds, Jacob was by his side,

and then ahead of him. A moment

later both boys collapsed under the old

oak tree in front of the school. What were Jacob & Edward doing?

Multiple Choice

Mom made sandwiches and

put them into the basket, along

with some fruit and chips. Dad grabbed

the big checkered blanket and Robby got

the Frisbee. Then the whole family piled

into the car and headed out.

WHERE IS THE FAMILY GOING?

• To the movies

• On a picnic in the park

• On vacation

• On an airplane