Inferences

Check all statements that are true. When making inferences readers...

• use clues to make an informed guess about things the author doesn't tell you.

• read in between the lines.

• uses clues from the text or pictures.

• use clues from what we already know.

As Abby was leaving from school she heard a loud bomb from outside. Her mom reminded her to get her umbrella. Why?

• It is snowing outside.

• It is raining outside.

• It is a tornado outside.

• It is sunny outside.

Brandon loves to climb trees even though it can be dangerous. The next day at school he has a cast on his arm. Why?

• It is show and tell at school.

• He fell from the tree and broke his arm.

• He is participating in character day at school.

• He is looking for attention.

Becky had been saving her money for months. She already picked out the color she wants. She couldn't wait until she got the keys. What was she buying?

• A new pet llama.

• I new house.

• A new car.

• I a new keychain.

I the beginning story Randy's knees began to tremble and his heart began to pound. He was most likely...

He (Randy) explained the situation until his face was red. Randy is most likely?

Randy ran back to the shed, he had a job to do. What was Randy's job?

In the commercial the graduate makes an assumption. What does the graduate think his gift is?

In the commercial the graduate makes an assumption. What is his actual gift?

When readers build schema they activate...

• prior knowledge

• new knowledge

• connections

• understanding