Making Inferences from Clues

What is an inference?

• A guess without any facts

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• A direct statement from a book

• A question you ask yourself

What is another name for "what you already know" when making an inference?

• Text evidence

• Clues

• Prior knowledge

• New information

What is another name for "clues in the text" when making an inference?

• Prior knowledge

• Text evidence

• Opinions

• Guesses

What two things do good readers combine to make an inference?

• Pictures and titles

• Opinions and facts

• Prior knowledge and text evidence

• Questions and answers

What can you infer if a baby is crying loudly and a bottle is placed nearby?

• The baby is sleepy

• The baby is hungry

• The baby is playing

• The baby is cold

What can you infer if a police car pulls over a yellow car?

• The yellow car ran out of gas

• The police officer needs a ride

• The driver was probably speeding

• The driver is lost

What can you infer if a man is holding his throat and looks scared near a roller coaster?

• He is excited to ride

• He is afraid of roller coasters

• He is looking for his friends

• He is feeling sick

What can you infer if someone is frowning and looking angry at a plate of sushi?

• He loves sushi

• He is allergic to sushi

• He does not like sushi

• He wants more sushi

What clues in the cafe scene help you infer it's a birthday party?

• Coffee cups and tables

• Party hats, presents, and cake

• The cafe sign

• The cashier

What is the main inference made about the scene in the cafe?

• The cafe is busy

• Someone is having a birthday party

• The children are playing

• The adults are working