Observation vs. Inference

Using your senses to gather information is called an _____?

• observation

• inference

• question

Explaining or interpreting the observations is called _____?

• observation

• inference

• question

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

It's December.

• Observation

• Inference

There are 5 boys.

• Observation
• Inference

The Sloth is on a beach with palm trees.

• observation

• inference

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture

• The vase is broken.
• The girls' bow is blue and purple.
• The girl broke the vase.
• The girl has blonde hair.

Can be influenced by personal experiences and background knowledge

• Observation
• Inference

What is an observation for this picture?

• The man is scared
• The man is going to get eaten
• There is a man in a kayak
• The man is paddling fast

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Fortune fish respond to liquid

• Yes

• No