Making Inferences

When you use details or evidence in a tet to draw a conclusion, you ____________.

• summarize

• problem solve

• identify the main idea

• infer

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

Inferencing means _____________.

• understanding exactly what the text says

• using logic to read between the lines

• determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

• using word parts to decode an unknown word

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.4C

When you "read between the lines" you ____________.

• make an educated guess about things that aren't written down

• look for the very small print in between the lines of a book

• stop and think about each line before you read on

• read two things at once

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which statement about an inference is correct?

• An inference is not based on any evidence.

• An inference is based only on what a text says.

• An inference always turns out to be right.

• An inference requires that you use clues.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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

• She is doing her homework.

• She is babysitting her brother.

• Traffic is slow due to the weather.

• She can't come to your house.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Your mother is wearing a raincoat. When she comes inside, she puts down an umbrella. What inference could you make?

• She is picking up your brother from school.

• She needs to go grocery shopping.

• It is raining outside.

• It is May.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What inference could you make?

• There will be a hurricane.

• Someone will stop by.

• An animal will leap into the flalmes.

• The fire may spread.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. What inference could you make?

• He is going on a field trip.

• He is training to run a race.

• He wanted to ride that bus.

• He recognized someone on the bus.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Guy. What could you infer about the cat?

• He is a kitten.

• He is often in a bad mood.

• He is large.

• He is in your backyard.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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. What could you infer?

• He is nervous about the audition.

• He is happy about the play.

• He never gets sick.

• He is allergic to peanuts.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1