Making Inferences

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​Making Inferences

By Cathryn Ramsey

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What is an inference?​

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Suppose a computer screen was broken in class. The teacher calls everyone together and asks, “Who did this?” One girl bursts into tears. What can you infer?

You can use details in the text as clues to figure out something that the author doesn’t say directly. Explain that authors often expect readers to make inferences about characters.

Events What happens to the character
Dialogue What the character says or hears Inner
Thoughts What the character thinks
Actions What the character does
Interactions What characters do to each other

Let's Practice!

Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad called to Josh and said, "It is a perfect day, don't forget to bring a towel!" Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house.

Where do you think Josh and his dad were going?

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