Making Inferences

The video tutorial explains the concept of making inferences in reading. It describes how authors provide context clues that readers can use to understand unstated information. The tutorial provides examples, including a real-life scenario and a story, to illustrate how inferences are made. It emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the text to fully grasp the author's message.

What is the process called when a reader deduces information not directly stated by the author?

• Visualizing

• Summarizing

• Predicting

• Inferring

In the example of the grandmother's visit, what clues help you infer her presence?

• A note on the door

• The smell of cookies and her car

• A phone call

• A text message

What are context clues?

• The author's biography

• Hints given by the author to help understand the text

• The main idea of a story

• The title of a book

In the story about Jess, what event likely caused her to stop searching for her soccer cleats?

• She found them

• A thunderstorm started

• She got tired

• Her friend called her

Why is it important for readers to look beyond what is directly stated by the author?

• To finish the book faster

• To memorize the text

• To write a summary

• To fully understand the author's message