Making Inferences

Making Inferences

THURSDAY, FEB 24, 2022

Fill in the Blank

To make an inference I use my background knowledge and the ___________, which are the words and pictures that the author provides in the story.

Multiple Choice

Read the following text:

"Mom made sandwiches and put them into the basket, along with some fruits and chips. Dad grabbed the big checkered blanket and Robbie got the frisbee. Then the whole family got into the car and headed out."

Where was the family probably going?

• The science museum

• The park

• The church

• The grandparents house

Open Ended

"Mom made sandwiches and put them into the basket, along with some fruits and chips. Dad grabbed the big checkered blanket and Robbie got the frisbee. Then the whole family got into the car and headed out."

What was the text evidence that helped you infer where the family was going in the previous question? Write down the words or phrases from the text that helped you.

Multiple Choice

Read this short fragment:

"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 Edward and Jacob doing?

• Resting

• Working on a project

• Playing dodgeball

• Racing

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 was the text evidence that helped you infer what the boys were doing in the previous question? Write down the words or phrases from the text that helped you.

Multiple Choice

Read the following text:

"Jake and Tim sat quietly next to each other, each thinking its own thoughts. Suddenly, the pole Jake was holding loosely in his hands jerked so hard that he nearly dropped it. "You got one!" exclaimed Tim excitedly. "Reel him in slowly."

What did Jake had?

• An idea

• A dog

• A fish

• A job

Open Ended

"Jake and Tim sat quietly next to each other, each thinking its own thoughts. Suddenly, the pole Jake was holding loosely in his hands jerked so hard that he nearly dropped it. "You got one!" exclaimed Tim excitedly. "Reel him in slowly."

What was the text evidence that helped you infer what Jake had got? Write down the words or phrases from the text that helped you.

Multiple Choice

Read the following text:

"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."

What happened to Callie?

• She was pushed by someone.

• She fell from her skateboard.

• She fell from her bicycle.

• She fell while she was running.

Open Ended

"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."

What was the text evidence that helped you infer what happened to Callie?

Write down the words or phrases from the text that helped you.