Inference Investigators

Jenny looked outside and saw people carrying umbrellas. What can Jenny infer from this observation?

• It is a sunny day.

• It is possibly raining.

• People are going to a parade.

• It is snowing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If the sign on the door says "Closed for Repairs," what can you infer about the place?

• It is open for business.

• It is under construction.

• It is closed temporarily.

• It is a new store.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Tom's mom saw him with a towel and his swimsuit. What can she infer about where Tom is going?

• To the library.

• To a friend's house.

• To the swimming pool.

• To school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Sarah's plant was wilting and the soil was dry. What can Sarah infer about her plant?

• It needs more sunlight.

• It has been overwatered.

• It needs water.

• It is a plastic plant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The classroom was decorated with balloons and a "Happy Birthday" banner. What can you infer is happening in the classroom?

• There is a math test.

• Someone is having a birthday party.

• The students are having a fire drill.

• It is the first day of school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If a book's cover shows a castle, a dragon, and a knight, what can you infer about the story?

• It is a science fiction novel.

• It is a historical account of a famous battle.

• It is a fantasy story.

• It is a modern-day romance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

When you see a movie character packing a suitcase and looking at a plane ticket, what can you infer about the character?

• They are going on a trip.

• They are moving to a new house.

• They are going to the grocery store.

• They are just tidying their room.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you hear thunder and see lightning, what can you infer about the weather?

• It is a calm and clear day.

• There is a thunderstorm.

• It is very windy but dry.

• It is extremely hot outside.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1