More Practice Making Inferences {Comprehension: Inferring}

The video tutorial explains how to make inferences in reading by using clues from the text and one's own background knowledge, or schema. It covers three main areas where inferences can be made: setting, characters, and events. Through examples and practice exercises, viewers learn to deduce information not explicitly stated in the text, enhancing their understanding of stories.

What is the process of using clues from a text and your own knowledge to understand what the author doesn't explicitly state?

• Predicting

• Visualizing

• Inferring

• Summarizing

Where is Logan likely to be when he puts apples into a cart and stands in line?

• In a classroom

• At a park

• In a grocery store

• At a library

Where is Olivia when she looks in the mirror and smiles after a lady asks if she likes it?

• At a park

• In a restaurant

• In a classroom

• At a hair salon

How does Beau feel when he drags his feet up the stairs after being told it's time for bed?

• Annoyed

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Happy

What emotion is Akshay likely feeling when he whispers 'Yes' after receiving his math test?

• Nervous

• Happy

• Confused

• Disappointed

What activity is Evie likely doing when she falls, rubs her knees, and her friend glides past her?

• Ice skating

• Swimming

• Running

• Cycling

What is likely happening when Emerson sees a flash of light and hears a big boom while lying in bed?

• A car crash

• A fireworks show

• An earthquake

• A storm