Making Inference and supporting with details.

As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying closed umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?

• that it was going to rain later that day

• that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store

• that he was late for work

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When he got home, Pete took off his muddy boots and left them on the front steps, he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a t-shirt. He'd spent a long day in the fields, but he was satisfied that he had accomplished quite a bit. What is most likely Pete's occupation?

• an attorney

• a bus driver

• a farmer

• a teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Mary rushed through the door and called out, "I'm here! I'm sorry! I'm here!" Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. "Well hurry up, then," she replied. "Don't make us wait any longer than you already have."

• It is Mary's birthday

• Mary is late

• Mary's mother was worried she had been hurt

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

A mother is pushing a cart through the grocery store. A little girl, around three years old, is sitting in the cart. The girl reaches for a brightly-colored box, and the mother gently takes it away from her. The girl begins to cry. What can you infer about this situation?

• The little girl is frustrated wna wanted to keep the box.

• The mother accidently hurt the girl when she took away the box.

• The box contained laundry detergent.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

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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 little boy is sitting with his mother in a doctor's office, listlessly leaning against her. When she gives him a cup to sip some water, he slowly pushes it away. After a while, he begins to whimper and puts a hand to his neck. What can you infer from this situation?

• The boy is tired.

• The boy has hurt his hand.

• The boy has a sore throat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What background knowledge did you use to determine the answer?

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1