Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted. What do you know based on the text?

Dalton just learned to ride a bike.

Dalton got a job delivering papers.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. What can you infer about Macey?

She liked some of the glasses, but she has trouble making decisions.

She likes to waste her mom's time.

She is picky because she doesn't want glasses.

She wants her mom to pick the glasses for her.

Caylin stomped her feet, spun around, and ran back upstairs. She couldn't believe that her mom wouldn't let her go to the party! Yes, Mary had been mean to her before, but her party was going to be the biggest party of the whole year. All of her best friends would be there! As she slouched against the wall, Caylin mumbled, "this isn't fair!" What can you infer about why Caylin's mom won't let her go to the party?

Caylin's mom is being protective, because she knows Mary isn't nice.

Caylin's mom thinks Caylin should be grounded.

Caylin's mom thinks parties are too dangerous.

Caylin's mom wants Caylin to learn a lesson.

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk. It is likely that:

She earned a bad grade on the test

She received a good grade on the test

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?

The neighbors were making too much noise

What does Inference mean?

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

Giving a reason for your answer

What happened to the desk? Look for clues in the picture.

Someone decorated it for a birthday.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

What is this boy thinking?

I love when mom makes this meal!

What can you infer about this picture?

The boy has made a mess and the lady is not happy about it.

The boy has been at school and is about to do his homework.

The lady has been making a mess and is happy about it.

The lady has been playing soccer with the boy.

What can you infer from this picture? Choose all of the correct answers.

The person with the white coat is a doctor

The person in the bed has hurt their leg

The person in the bed is a nurse

Make an inference about this picture.

The van is an ambulance and the boy has hurt himself on a skateboard

The boy has found something interesting on the ground as is showing the others.

The van is a campervan and they are going on holidays

Everyone is tired and is sitting down for a rest.

Make some inferences from this picture. Choose all of the correct answers.

The people are waiting for a turn on the ride.

They have just finished school.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

4. Which statement about an inference is correct?

a. an inference is not based on any evidence.

b. an inference is based only on what a text says.

c. an inference always turns out to be right.

d. an inference requires that you use clues.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?

a. Justina is doing her homework.

b. Justina is babysitting her brother.

c. Traffic is slow due to the weather.

d. Justina can't come to your house.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat ________.

a. is a kitten

b. is often in a bad mood

c. is large

d. is in your backyard

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

a. is nervous about the audition

b. is happy about the play

c. never gets sick

d. is allergic to peanuts

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. The BEST inference you can make is that James ________.

a. is going on a field trip

b. is training to run a race

c. wanted to ride that bus

d. recognized someone on the bus

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

The oven has turned off.

Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.

A candle was blown out in the kitchen.

The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

An inference is...

Text evidence + what you know

Retelling a text

Making a guess without evidence

Information written directly into the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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Inferencing

4. Which statement about an inference is correct?

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?

A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat ________.

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. The BEST inference you can make is that James ________.

Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

An inference is...

You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?

Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted.What do you know based on the text?

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Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted.
What do you know based on the text?