Making Inferences

Making Inferences

• April 16-19 we will be taking English I & II STAAR.

• Make sure you are here on those days. WE WILL BE READY.

STAAR TEST DATEs

• There were common reading skills that a large percent of 9th graders had trouble with.

• From now to April 16, we are going to be working on them.

STAAR Interim

STAAR TEST SKILLS

Multiple Choice

When is our STAAR TEST window happening this year?

• April 22-29

• April 15-20

• April 16-19

• May 13-16

What is inferencing?

Imagine you're reading a story or watching a movie, and you notice something that isn't directly said or shown, but you can figure it out based on what you do see or hear. That's what inferencing is all about!

Making an Educated Guess

Inferencing is like being a detective. You gather clues from what you see, hear, or read, and then you use those clues to make smart guesses about what's happening or what's going to happen next.

Using Clues from the Text:

When you're reading a book or a passage, the author might not always tell you everything directly. Instead, they give you hints and clues along the way. These clues can be in the form of words, descriptions, actions, or even the feelings of the characters.

Multiple Choice

What is inferencing?

• a) Reading a story without using any clues.

• b) Making educated guesses based on clues from the text or context.

• c) Writing down everything you know about a topic.

• d) Memorizing facts and details from a passage.

Multiple Choice

How do you gather clues for inferencing?

• a) By ignoring the details in the text.

• b) By asking someone else for the answer.

• c) By carefully reading, listening, or observing the details in the text or context.

• d) By guessing randomly.

Multiple Choice

Why is inferencing important?

• a) Because it's fun to guess randomly.

• b) Because it helps us understand stories better and uncover hidden meanings.

• c) Because it's not necessary for reading comprehension.

• d) Because it's a waste of time.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of inferencing?

• a) Reading every word of a text out loud.

• b) Drawing conclusions based on clues from the text or context.

• c) Ignoring the details in a story.

• d) Memorizing the entire passage word for word

How are you going to use inferencing??

• Multiple choice questions about the text

  • It is going to make you infer things about the text to test your comprehension of the reading.

Let's so do some easy practice???!!!!!!

Sample passage

In the heart of the bustling city, amidst the towering skyscrapers and honking traffic, a mysterious figure clad in a vibrant cloak dashed through the crowded streets. Their footsteps echoed against the pavement as they weaved through the throngs of people, their face hidden beneath the folds of their hood. In one hand, they clutched a tattered map, its edges frayed from countless adventures. With a determined gaze and a mischievous glint in their eye, the figure disappeared into the labyrinth of alleyways, leaving behind a trail of curiosity and intrigue. What secrets lie hidden within the folds of their cloak, and what adventures await those who dare to follow in their footsteps?

Multiple Choice

Based on the passage, what can you infer about the mysterious figure?

• a) The figure is lost in the city.

• b) The figure is wearing a bright, attention-grabbing cloak.

• c) The figure is running away from something.

• d) The figure is a tourist exploring the city.

Multiple Choice

What evidence from the passage supports the inference that the figure is on a mission or adventure?

• a) The figure is hiding their face beneath the hood.

• b) The figure is dashing through the crowded streets.

• c) The figure is carrying a tattered map.

• d) The figure disappears into the labyrinth of alleyways.

Let's look at the STAAR based questions!!!

Multiple Choice

What does the repeated italizcized words "bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang" in both paragraphs 1 and 5 emphasize?

• Kevin's constant desire to improve

• Kevin's irritation regarding his perceived weakness

• Kevin's need to draw the attention of his neighbors

• Kevin's growing frustration with his treammates

Multiple Choice

What does the narrator suggest aout Kevin in Paragraph 3?

• Kevin would have an advantage as a hockey player even if he didn't practice so much.

• Many teammates resent Kevin's superior skills.

• Kevin has an unhealthy obsession with hockey.

• The townspeople's expectations of Kevin are unrealistic.

Multiple Choice

Read this quotation from paragraph 7

"He's a Beartown man, his dad's a Beartown man, and that may not mean a thing anywhere else, but it means something here."

Based on the quotation, the reader can infer that Kevin feels------

• appreciated

• trapped

• loyal

• embarrased

Let's do some inferencing!!

Grab your assignment from your teacher.

• If you need help ask your teacher.

• Make sure you have this skill down.