Making inferences in fictional texts

Making inferences in fictional texts

Next week will be progress monitoring, then we will make inferences in informational texts

• Reviewing what an inference is

• Practicing making inferences

What are we doing today?

What is an inference again?

Example:

Making an inference is really connecting our own experiences with what we read to make an guess.

If a text says that the character put on boots before going outside, I can think about times I have put on boots to guess what the character is doing next: going out while it is raining or snowing, taking a hike, going somewhere muddy like a field.

• Try to make an inference based on your own experiences or things you've read

You try making connections

Multiple Choice

Tyrell came into the room smiling, waving at everyone, and talking about his weekend.
What can you infer about Tyrell’s mood?

• He is nervous

• He is tired

• He is happy

• He is confused

Multiple Choice

After lunch, Mia sat quietly at her desk, didn’t touch her food, and kept holding her stomach.
What can you infer about Mia?

• She is full

• She is feeling sick

• She is angry

• She is sleepy

Multiple Choice

The hallway was silent, and students were walking slowly with their heads down.
What can you infer might have happened?

• They are going to recess

• They are excited for a field trip

• They just got in trouble

• They are racing to lunch

Multiple Choice

Jordan keeps glancing at the door, shifting in his seat, and checking the time.
What can you infer about Jordan?

• He is waiting for someone or something

• He is focused on the lesson

• He is trying to fall asleep

• He is practicing mindfulness

Multiple Choice

Sasha came in with a cast on her arm and a note from the nurse.
What can you infer happened to Sasha?

• She got a new toy

• She had an accident or injury

• She is showing off

• She is pretending to be hurt

• Read a passage

• Answer questions found directly in the text

• Answer questions we need to have evidence for

Now we can

Let's start with information

Multiple Choice

What grade is Morgan in?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Multiple Select

What are Morgan's dogs names?

• Spot and Rover

• Jeb and Hank

• Max and Duke

• Bella and Luna

Now we move on to inferencing

Multiple Choice

How many dogs does Morgan have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• None

Multiple Choice

Are Morgan's parents home?

• Yes, they are in the kitchen

• It’s not mentioned

• Yes, they are upstairs

• No, Morgan is alone with her sisters

Multiple Choice

Does Morgan like riding the bus?

• Yes, she enjoys the ride

• Yes, she sits with her sisters

• No, she thinks it smells bad

• It’s not mentioned

Poll

How are we feeling about inferencing?

• I am a star at this

• I'm not all the way there but I got it

• Some help is still good

• I don't know what's happening