Inferring and Drawing Conclusions

When inferring you have to do what?

• assume something that is not stated in the text.

• guess what will happen.

• just pick anything

• make connections

Using clues around a "tricky" word to figure out what it means is called?

• an inference

• using context clues

• predicting

• decoding

You don’t know for sure. You take what you know and clues from the text - to make a smart guess (prediction).

• Narrator

• Drawing Conclusions

• Inferential/Inference/Infer/Inferring

• Literal

What did you learn from all the clues in the text and what you already know?

• Literal

• Inferential

• Drawing Conclusions

• Narrator

When a character in a story is described as pacing back and forth, wringing their hands, and biting their nails, what can you infer about their state?

• They are relaxed.

• They are nervous or anxious.

• They are very confident.

• They are bored.

When a story mentions that a character always carries an umbrella, wears a raincoat, and checks the weather forecast frequently, what can you infer about the character?

• They love sunny weather.

• They are preparing for a drought.

• They dislike rain.

• They are cautious about rain.

If a narrative mentions that a character blushes, stammers, and avoids eye contact when talking to a specific person, what can you infer about their feelings?

• They are very confident.

• They are indifferent towards the person.

• They have feelings for the person.

• They dislike the person.

What can you conclude about a story where the main character overcomes a big challenge?

• Challenges are unnecessary.

• The character is strong and resilient.

• The story is too difficult to understand.

• The character gives up easily.

When a story describes a character who gives away toys, makes room in their house, and paints a room light blue, what can you infer is happening?

• They are moving to a new house.

• They are preparing for a garage sale.

• They are redecorating their house.

• They are preparing for a new baby.

If an author describes a character as someone who "spends hours in the library, reads extensively, and enjoys discussing complex topics," what can you infer about this character's personality?

• The character is outgoing and sociable.

• The character is adventurous and loves sports.

• The character is intellectual and curious.

• The character dislikes learning.