Inferences

How do you make an inference?

• With background knowledge and by using text clues.

Inference

What I Read + What I Know = What I Infer

Multiple Choice

An inference is...

• A) Text evidence + what you know, educated guess.

• B) Retelling a text

• C) Guessing

• D) Information written directly into the text.

Multiple Choice

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• A) What you know about the topic

• B) The characters in the text

• C) The topic of the text

• D) Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice best defines Inference?

• Characteristics, facts

• Using what you already know and what you learn from the text to make a guess

• Information or proof directly from the text

• Information that you provide from outside of the text

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice defines Text Evidence?

• Information or proof directly from the text

• Using what you know and what the text says to make a guess

• Information that you provide from outside of the text

Multiple Choice

I have feathers. I also have wings but I don't fly. I love to swim in icy water. Who am I?

• Ostrich

• Derek

• Chicken

• Penguin

Multiple Choice

I am an insect. If you touch me, I might bite you! I make tunnels under the ground. I love to come to your picnic.

Who am I?

• Grasshopper

• Ant

• Caterpillar

Multiple Choice

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Multiple Choice

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.

It is likely that:

• A) Mosquitoes bit Rachel

• B) Rachel fell in poison ivy

• C) Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

• D) Rachel was already sick

Multiple Choice

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?

• A) Gas Station

• B) Grocery Store

• C) Candy Store

• D) Shoe Store

Multiple Choice

Mr. Martin looked at his watch. Then, he took a bus list out of his bag and looked at it for a moment. A few minutes later, he looked at his watch again and sighed.

Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?

• A) the bus is late

• B) his watch is cool

• C) his watch is broken

• D) his car is out of gas

Multiple Choice

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

• Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

• Jason was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

Multiple Choice

What can you infer about the following:

The little boy looked sheepishly down at the ground. His mom clenched her teeth together. She couldn't believe what he had just done!

• He has created a beautiful painting for her.

• He has eaten the pie she baked for supper.

• He smiled at her and said, "I love you, mama."

• He ate his lunch of peanut butter and jelly.

Multiple Select

What evidence best supports your inference? Choose all that apply.

• The little boy looked sheepish.

• His mom's teeth were clenched.

• He had purple all around his mouth.

• The boy loved his mother very much.

Multiple Choice

What can you infer about the following:

Sofia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

• Sofia was dressing up as a clown.

• Sofia was practicing for the big race.

• Sofia's alarm didn't go off, and she was late for school.

• Sofia's mom forgot to lay out her clothes for her.

Multiple Select

What evidence best supports your inference? Choose all that apply.

• ...threw on mismatched socks.

• ...forgot to brush her teeth.

• ...ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

Multiple Choice

Choose the picture that best supports the following text:

My legs trembled as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as I began moving, my eyes gew wide and I let out a scream.

Multiple Select

From which of the following clues could you infer that Fred is having problems with his computer? You may choose more than one.

• Fred pounded the keyboard.

• He used the mouse to click on the app.

• "Why won't this thing work?!" he said angrily.

• Fred sat down in front of his new monitor.

Multiple Choice

David couldn't believe his eyes. It was even bigger than he ever imagined it could be. He couldn't wait to see Mickey Mouse and ride rides.

• David was standing outside of the movie theater waiting to buy tickets for the new Incredibles movie.

• David was standing outside of Disney World waiting to buy tickets.

• David was a star in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

• David walked into his best friend's newly decorated bedroom.

Multiple Select

Which clues would lead you to infer that Lucy would not be going to school today. There may be more than one correct answer.

• She peeked out the window, and her eyes lit up.

• Lucy crawled out of bed.

• White flakes fell from the sky and covered the roads.

• Lucy woke up early.