Making Inferences

What is an inference?

• A fact stated directly in the text

• A conclusion based on evidence and what you already know

• A question you ask about the story

• The main idea of a paragraph

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Making inferences is like being a:

• Teacher

• Detective

• Doctor

• Chef

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these is NOT a reason why we make inferences?

• To understand what we're reading better

• To memorize every word in the text

• To make reading more interesting

• To improve our critical thinking skills

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When making inferences, what should you combine?

• Clues from the text and your own knowledge

• The title and the author's name

• The first and last sentences of each paragraph

• Your favorite parts of the story

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the mystery bag example, what inference can you make based on the clues?

• The bag contains shapes

• The bag is empty

• The bag might contain math manipulatives

• The bag is full of large shapes

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the paragraph about Sarah, what can you infer she is preparing for?

• A sunny day

• Rain

• A snowstorm

• A picnic

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why is it important to be careful when making inferences?

• Because inferences are always wrong

• Because you might jump to conclusions without enough evidence

• Because inferences are not allowed in reading

• Because making inferences is too difficult

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does "reading between the lines" mean?

• Reading only every other line in a text

• Understanding information that isn't directly stated

• Reading very quickly

• Finding spelling mistakes in the text

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Which of these is NOT a good clue for making inferences?

• Descriptive words

• Characters' actions

• The number of pages in the book

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

How can making inferences help you in real life?

• It can help you understand people's feelings and intentions

• It can make you a faster reader

• It can help you memorize more facts

• It can make you taller

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1