Making Inferences and Predictions

Using clues from observations added to our current knowledge, we can make what?

• inferences

• predictions

• BOTH inferences and predictions

Making a prediction is

• a guess

• putting events in correct order

• using a magic 8 ball

• using information from the text and the reader's prior knowledge to determine what comes next

Mr. Jones finished his breakfast and said good bye to his family.  He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door.
What most likely is going to happen next?

• Mr. Jones is going to work.

• Mr. Jones is coming home from work.

• Mr. Jones is buying a piano. 

• Mr. Jones will make pancakes. 

As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside. 
Which is most likely true?

• It is very cold outside.

• Dogs are allergic to Anna.

• Anna is allergic to Dogs. 

• Anna is allergic to dust.  

We turned out the lights, and all the party guests hid behind the furniture.  The birthday boy walked through the door, and a few of us giggled.  We tried to hide our presence until the signal was given.  
What probably happened next?

• We lit birthday candles.

• We drove to a party.

• We jumped out and yelled "Surprise!"

• We exchanged presents.  

Billy walked to the cashier to buy a baseball glove with his allowance money.  He counted out his money and found that he was 45 cents short.  The lady behind him smiled and opened her purse.
What most likely happened next?

• The lady gave Billy 45 cents.  

• Bill asked the cashier for a discount.

• The lady told Billy to buy the glove next time.

• The cashier asked Billy to put the glove back on the shelf.

Katie's mom set the oven to 350 degrees. Katie and her mom rolled the dough into balls and placed them about one inch apart on a baking sheet.

What are Katie and her mom doing?

Is this making an inference or a prediction??

• inference

• prediction

Mr. Jones finished his breakfast and said good bye to his family. He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door.

What most likely is going to happen next?

Is this making an INFERENCE or a PREDICTION?

• inference

• prediction

As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside. Which is most likely true? Is this making an INFERENCE or a PREDICTION?

• inference

• prediction

In the last few seconds of the game, Darryl dribbled the ball down the court and slammed it through the hoop. What is Darryl playing? Is this making an INFERENCE or a PREDICTION?

• inference

• prediction