Making Inferences

What does making an inference involve?

• Asking someone directly

• Using known information to guess unknowns

• Ignoring details

• Memorizing facts

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the first step in making an inference while reading?

• Guessing the ending

• Looking at pictures

• Reading the text

• Skipping to the conclusion

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why was Mandy excited to see Bradley's birthday present?

• She wanted to leave early

• She knew it was a guitar

• She thought it was a book

• She loves surprises

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why did Mandy suddenly want to leave Bradley's house?

• She was bored

• She didn't like Bradley

• She saw the guitar

• She was late for dinner

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What changed Mandy's mood when she saw the guitar?

• The guitar was out of tune

• She wanted a different present

• She dislikes music

• It reminded her of someone

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What can we infer about Mandy's dad?

• He bought the guitar for Bradley

• He didn't like music

• He was a professional musician

• He played guitar for Mandy

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What did Mandy do the next day at school?

• She avoided Bradley

• She was happy all day

• She brought her own guitar

• She talked about the guitar

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did Bradley try to cheer Mandy up?

• By talking about the guitar

• By ignoring her

• By suggesting other activities

• By playing the guitar

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is an important skill in reading comprehension?

• Skipping difficult parts

• Speed reading

• Making inferences

• Memorizing text

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What helps you understand a story even when details aren't directly mentioned?

• Looking at the pictures

• Making inferences

• Skipping to the end

• Asking questions

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1