Inferencing

Abigail was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Abigail entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Abigail put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.

You can infer that it is...

• Dinnertime

• Bedtime

• Time for School

• Playtime

What may the reader conclude about Eva's friends?

• They like music.

• They like to exercise by walking places.

• They do what Caydence tells them to do.

• They live far away and drive to the store.

When Gavin came back into the kitchen, Katie and Dad were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Gavin, "do you know where I can find the....." He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the birthday surprise away, and Gavin would hate to ruin the surprise.

• Ask Katie for the wrapping paper at that moment.

• Ask Dad to find the wrapping paper.

• Not wrap the presents.

• Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Problem

• Solution

• Inference

What can you infer the setting is?

• the mall

• the park

• a cosmetics store

• the gym

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in natural habitat, came upon a rock.

• Applying the contents, darted out the store, combinations of smells

• Mom and sister spent money like crazy, mention of shoes and blouses.

What can you infer the setting is?

• the gym

• a swimming pool

• a petting zoo

• a park or a forest

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Lights dimmed, screen was revealed, smell of popcorn

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in its natural habitat, came upon a rock

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, trainer was holding the class

What can you infer the setting is?

• at a house

• the mall

• a movie theatre

• the gym

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, a trainer was holding the class

• Strong smell, little kids all around, cages with animals in them

• Buzz from the drill, waiting room, gated animals