Inferences

What does Inference mean?

• finding details in a story
• Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
• Giving a reason for your answer
• Using what I know

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To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 

• True
• False

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Nina was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Nina entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Nina put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.

You can infer that it is...

• Dinnertime

• Bedtime

• Time for School

• Playtime

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What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet can be a mean girl.
• Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
• Violet is probably somewhat shy.
• Violet is afraid of everything.

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The most accurate and complete inference based on the photo is:

• A. The children are participating in a race at school.
• B. The children are competing against one another.
• C. A boy tries to catch up to a girl as they race on the beach.
• D. A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.

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Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?

• He is scared of getting in trouble.
• He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
• He can't wait to break another window.
• He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

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The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs our of her mouth. You can infer that......

• Your mother threw the sandwich away. 
• Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.
• Your cat ate your sandwich.
• Your dog ate your sandwich.

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To make good inferences you need to...

• read fast
• pay attention to details
• look up every unfamiliar word
• pick your nose

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A good INFERENCE is...

• a wild guess

• never supported

• supported with evidence

• is hard to find

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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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