Making Inference One Day @ A Time!

Making an inference means to...

• ...predict the future.

• ...settle an argument.

• ...come to a conclusion.

• ...write a detailed summary.

Answer explanation

We use prediction for the future, just like a weatherman and inference to come to a conclusion like a detective.

Well...what does it mean to draw a conclusion then?

• It means to tell how something ended.

• It means to tell how something started.

• It means to tell what is going to happen.

What THREE skills do we use for making an inference?

• Prediction

• Text Evidence

• Common Sense

• Identify Word Parts

• Prior Knowledge

Answer explanation

PK - TE - CS - SAY IT LOUDER! PK - TE - CS

Inferences are usually stated RIGHT IN THE TEXT?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

NOPE! Remember, we need our detective skills to create a good inference.

You will __________ prove if your inference was correct when you finish reading, just like a prediction.

• be able to

• not be able to

Answer explanation

Nope! Nice try though. Just like a detective, we have to work to prove our case BUT we will never know 100% that we found all the details!

We make inferences EVERY DAY in our lives!

• Yes!! YES we do!

• You're silly! No we don't!

Answer explanation

I know I am silly, BUT not about this one! We make inferences ALL THE TIME!

If you walked by someone who was crying while holding a picture or note close to them, you would make a(n) __________ as to what happened.

• prediction

• inference

After seeing her, you could make a(n) __________ as to what she was going to do when she got home later.

• prediction

• inference

Inferences are....

• ... usually stated right in the text or said outright.

• ...hidden and you must read in-between the lines.

Answer explanation

Shhhh! I am trying to read in-between the lines, and look for clues figure out the mystery of the missing blow up snow globe!