Inferring Meaning from Text Clues

What does making an inference involve?

• Guessing without any basis

• Using clues to make a guess about something not directly stated

• Remembering facts

• Ignoring details

What is 'schema'?

• Your background knowledge

• A guessing game

• A detailed plan

• A type of inference

How can pictures help us make inferences?

• By being irrelevant

• By offering clues to infer from

• By distracting the reader

• By providing explicit details

Why might someone infer it's spring from a picture?

• Because people are swimming

• Due to the presence of falling leaves

• Because of snow on the ground

• Due to the presence of a puddle and greenery

How can we infer a character's feelings in a story?

• Through the description of their actions and expressions

• By guessing randomly

• Through their direct statements only

• By ignoring context clues

What might indicate that a character is embarrassed?

• Laughing loudly

• Their face turning bright red

• Jumping with joy

• Sleeping

Why wouldn't Hudson want to go to school?

• Because it's raining

• Because he lost his books

• Because his friend moved away

• Because he loves school

What activity is Tim likely doing?

• Playing soccer

• Fishing

• Reading a book

• Flying a kite

Why didn't Emma go to school?

• Because she was tired

• Because she was on vacation

• Because she didn't want to

• Because she was sick

What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

• To complicate the story

• To ignore the author's intent

• To better understand the story

• To focus on irrelevant details