Making Inferences

If a student got 100% on his work, what could you infer?

• He listened and studied.
• He didn't come to school that day.
• He didn't listen in class.
• He copied off of his neighbor.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Based on the clues and your background knowledge, infer what the object is.
It has seeds.
It is eaten.
It is heavy.

• watermelon
• suitcase
• remote
• turtle

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

Infer what the object is.
It is a liquid.
It is healthy.
It is clear.

• water
• orange juice
• Sprite
• milk

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CCSS.RI.2.1

Inference Riddle: You can plant me. You can pick me. You can pop me or make me into bread.

• I am a flower.

• I am gum.

• I am corn.

• I am wheat.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.

• true
• false

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

An INFERENCE is...

• A logical conclusion
• A guess based on evidence
• Both

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.

• true
• false

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.7

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 lives close to school.
• Maggie is never late for school
• Maggie is excited about going to school.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

 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 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...

• Nicole's car is broken. 
• Nicole is going on vacation.
• Nicole is going shopping.
• Nicole lives in a big city.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

 Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that...

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.
• Everett's dad does not shop often.
• Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.
• Everett is very young.

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CCSS.RL.5.1