Inference Assessment

Have you ever ridden a horse?  Riding a horse is fun, but it can be a little frightening, too.  You might not realize how large and powerful a horse is until you are sitting on one.  That's why it's good to have a calm, gentle horse the first time you ride one.  

I can infer...

It is very hot during the day. At night, it is much cooler. It hardly ever rains, so the rocky ground is very dry. Plants with prickly spines called cacti, grow all around. Jackrabbits, roadrunners, and tarantulas can live here. But not all plants and animals are suited to this climate.

I can infer...

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.  

I can infer...

The weather was mild for winter, and Owen was eager for the last bell to ring.  After school, his mom was taking him to the park.  "We need to make the most of the weather," she had said that morning, because tomorrow you'll be wearing your boots and snow pants."

I can infer...

What is an inference?

We use three things to make an inference. What are they?

What can you infer is happening?

This animal uses it's long neck to eat leaves from high up in trees. It has orange and brown spots on it. It has babies called calves. I can infer this animal is a giraffe!

What clues in the text helped me make this inference? Pick 3