Making Inferences

To make an inference is to create a __________ based on evidence.

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Organize the steps to create an inference in the correct order.

• Make your inference.

• List relevant details.

• Search for clues in the text.

• Ask a question about what is occurring.

• Read the text and Identify what you are inferring.

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Imagine you're a detective like Sherlock Holmes! You will need to use your ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   skills to make an inference and solve the mystery.

• Memorization

• Imagination
• Repetition

• observation
• reasoning

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Which of the following is an example of making an inference?

• Reading a book

• Concluding that it will rain because the sky is cloudy

• Asking for directions

• Describing a painting

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Match the following inferences

• She is studying for her exams.

• The dog is barking at the mailman.

• It is protecting the house.

• The girl is reading a book in the library.

• He is cooking for the guests.

• The artist is painting a beautiful landscape.

• She is creating a masterpiece.

• The boy is dribbling a ball across the court.

• He is playing basketball.

• The chef is preparing a delicious meal.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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Allie had her surprise gift ready, picked up the delicious cake from the bakery, and headed over to Connor's house. What inference can you make about this scenario and why?

AI-generated image using Microsoft Designer.

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AI-generated image from Canva.

What inferences can you make from this image, and why do you think so? Share your thoughts!

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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Madi was bundled up in a cozy, oversized sweater, shivering as she stepped outside. What can you infer about the weather?

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1. Millions of acres of tropical rainforest have been destroyed. Many animals and people lose their homes when the rainforest is cut down. Today, people are destroying the forests so quickly that animals are unable to adapt. Many animals, such as the leopard, need miles and miles of untouched rainforest to live.

From this paragraph, you can infer that:

• Rainforest destruction is hurting animals that live there.

• Rainforest is being destroyed by animals.

• Destruction of rainforests is slowing down.

• Rainforests need to be destroyed.

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How do you feel about making inferences?

• I understand completely.

• I kind of understand.

• I am confused.

• I do not understand at all.

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