Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” You can infer that...

Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

Maggie is never late for school

Maggie is excited about going to school.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!” What is the problem?

There is no soap in the bathroom.

Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

Floods only occur along the coast.

After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.

When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:

Observations, prior knowledge and experiences, and details from the text.

Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.

Your own imagination and ignore the text.

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do. Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

Losing his job made Albert upset.

Albert threw down his lunchbox.

Albert's job lasted over ten years.

Albert lived in a house with his parents.

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below? "I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

Violet is probably somewhat shy.

Violet can be somewhat relaxed.

Violet is afraid of everything.

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 not a very good player.

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs our of her mouth. You can infer that......

Your mother threw the sandwich away.

Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.

Braden looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Braden's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Braden's lap, like he understood how Braden was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

Braden is moving to California with his family.

Braden is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

Braden is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

Braden is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

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What does Inference mean?

finding details in a story

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

Giving a reason for your answer

Using what I know

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

True

False

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

Brad baked his own cake.

Brad needs to brush his teeth better.

Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

Brad ate Grandpa

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

He is scared of getting in trouble.

He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

He can't wait to break another window.

He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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2 mins • 1 pt

The desert if a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

Sleep during the day and hunt at night.

Take a bath in the lake.

Grow thicker fur.

Build a home using a cactus.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

Her eyes filling up with tears.

She is limping around the room.

She starts reading a book.

Her stomach growls loudly.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Isabel's soccer team cheered. The coach gave them a trophy. What do you think happened?

They missed the goal.

The coach got kicked out of the game.

They won the game.

The other team won the game.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Inferences

What does Inference mean?

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

The desert if a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

Isabel's soccer team cheered. The coach gave them a trophy. What do you think happened?

Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms. How do you think he feels?

How might a character act if he felt sad?

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...

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Inferences

What does Inference mean?

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

The desert if a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?

Isabel's soccer team cheered. The coach gave them a trophy. What do you think happened?

Tate stamps his feet and crosses his arms. How do you think he feels?

How might a character act if he felt sad?

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”You can infer that...

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Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...