Making Inferences

Which of the following is the best definition of an inference?

• the main idea of a passage

• a way to organize writing

• a detail in a story

• a logical guess based on clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

An inference should be based on—

• details in the text and prior knowledge

• what will happen next

• your prior knowledge

• how the story or passage ends

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

"Hey, David—wait," Nevaeh said, but he didn't turn around. He hadn't even looked at her! She watched as he walked down the hall to his own locker. He spun the dial on the lock, yanked the door open, and grabbed a pile of books and papers. He slammed the door shut and then ran off, scowling. Nevaeh remembered that today had been his audition for the school musical.

What is one supported inference you can make?

• Nevaeh also auditioned for the musical.

• David is unhappy with his audition.

• David is angry with Nevaeh for betraying his confidence.

• The two students have done badly on a test.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The list of chores was endless! The new kitten needed to have fresh, clean water available at all times. Make sure the water bowl is heavy enough that it can't be tipped over. Feed him dry food, canned food, or both, but only ever food made especially for kittens. Kittens should eat every few hours, so keep his bowls filled with food. The kitten can't retain his body heat very well, so check the bed and be sure it's warm. On and on . . . Duquan was starting to think adopting this little guy hadn't been a great idea.

Which of these inferences is unsupported by the passage?

• Young kittens need lots of care.

• Kittens need fresh, clean water.

• Young kittens eat every few hours.

• Kittens are more playful than dogs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The list of chores was endless! The new kitten needed to have fresh, clean water available at all times. Make sure the water bowl is heavy enough that it can't be tipped over. Feed him dry food, canned food, or both, but only ever food made especially for kittens. Kittens should eat every few hours, so keep his bowls filled with food. The kitten can't retain his body heat very well, so check the bed and be sure it's warm. On and on . . . Duquan was starting to think adopting this little guy hadn't been a great idea.

One inference you can make from this passage is that—

• young kittens need their mothers

• young kittens are very fragile

• kittens need a special kind of food

• some kittens play in their water

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1