Making Inferences in Reading Comprehension

The video tutorial focuses on making inferences in stories by using clues from the text and one's own background knowledge, or schema. It covers three main areas: inferring the setting, understanding characters' feelings, and deducing events. Through examples, viewers learn to combine textual clues with their own knowledge to make educated guesses about what is not explicitly stated in the text.

What is the primary purpose of making inferences while reading?

• To guess the author's next book

• To summarize the text

• To memorize the text

• To understand what the author doesn't explicitly state

Where is Logan likely to be when he puts apples into a cart and stands in line?

• At a library

• At a grocery store

• At a school

• At a park

What setting is suggested when Olivia looks in the mirror and smiles after a lady asks if she likes her hair?

• A gym

• A restaurant

• A school

• A hair salon

How does B likely feel when he drags his feet up the stairs after being told it's bedtime?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Annoyed

• Energetic

What emotion does Ox likely feel when he whispers 'yes' after receiving his math test?

• Disappointed

• Confused

• Happy

• Angry

What activity is Eevee likely doing when she rubs her knees and wobbles as her friend glides past her?

• Ice skating

• Cycling

• Running

• Swimming

What is Lincoln likely doing when he asks if they are there yet and his mom mentions Grandma's excitement?

• Walking to school

• Playing in the park

• Driving to Grandma's house

• Shopping at the mall

What is likely happening when Emerson sees a flash of light and hears a big boom while lying in bed?

• A parade is passing by

• A storm is starting

• A car is honking

• Fireworks are going off

Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

• To memorize the text

• To skip reading the text

• To predict the author's next book

• To enhance understanding of the story

What two elements are combined to make inferences?

• Textual clues and personal knowledge

• Text and chapter titles

• Author's biography and text

• Text and illustrations