Inference

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 

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Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better. 

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Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey is mad at her mother.

• Macey does not want glasses.

• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

• Macey has trouble making decisions.

What is an inference?

•  An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

• An inference is directly written in the text

What inference can be made about Jacob's view of his grandfather after discovering the peculiar world?

• He feels betrayed by his grandfather's secrets

• He gains a deeper understanding and respect for his grandfather

• He becomes indifferent towards his grandfather's past

• He wishes to forget everything about the peculiar world

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Jack's perception of Joseph change in these chapters?

• He becomes more suspicious of Joseph

• He starts to see Joseph as a friend

• He feels indifferent towards Joseph

• He becomes more fearful of Joseph

What inference can be made about Joseph's character based on his actions in these chapters?

• He is irresponsible

• He is determined and caring

• He is selfish

• He is indifferent

Infer why Jacob's grandfather left the loop.

• To seek adventure in the outside world

• To protect his family from danger

• Because he lost his peculiarity

• To find a cure for his illness

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

When reading literature, it is important to cite text evidence to support your analysis of the most important details and events of a story. In addition to citing text evidence to answer comprehension questions, you can also use text evidence to make inferences.

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Rosario was enjoying her vacation in the California sun. She was lying on araft in the ocean. This was perfect, Rosario thought. There was no noise—no childrenscreaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade. All she couldhear was the crashing of the waves onto the beach. Rosario sighed and lookedaround her at the beauty of the ocean. Then she saw something long and graycoming toward her on an approaching wave. She thought, “This could only be onething!” and started yelling for help. She paddled back to shore as quickly as she could.She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.
We can infer that the "thing" was not a...

• shark

• surfer

• swimmer