Inferences

• Fact

• Opinion

• Problem

• Solution

• Inference

Caitlin said, "Jason." We can infer that…

• Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin was Jason's sister

• Jason was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

What can you "infer" by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

• Violet can be a mean girl.

• Violet can be somewhat relaxed.

• Violet is probably somewhat shy.

• Violet is afraid of everything.

The sandwich you left on the table is gone. Crumbs lead to your dog's bed and a piece of meat hangs our of her mouth. You can infer that......

• Your mother threw the sandwich away. 

• Your sister took your sandwich and ate it.

• Your cat ate your sandwich.

• Your dog ate your sandwich.

To make good inferences you need to...

• read fast

• pay attention to details

• look up every unfamiliar word

• pick your nose

In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.

• true

• false

A good INFERENCE is...

• a wild guess

• never supported

• supported with evidence

• is hard to find

It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.

• true

• false

INFERENCE is...

• fact from the story

• smart guess based on evidence

• wild guess

• prediction

Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A construction worker

• A basketball coach