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The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving." He called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better." Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys?
They were going to be late for dinner
They were going to miss their ride that was waiting for them
It was about to rain
The sun was about to cause it to be too hot for them to stay out much longer
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying?
She wanted a different color poster
It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night
She did not want to go to sleep
She wanted a book about George Washington instead
Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move, but they were not bored at all. Where were Ana and Sophie?
At the movies
In class
At church
At a football game
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
Rachel fell in poison ivy
Her brother is there too.
The dog ran to the front door, wagging his tail. He sat down and gazed up expectantly.
What is the dog doing?
Waiting for its owner to come home.
Waiting for a treat.
Waiting for a toy.
The group of children waited at the curb for the crossing guard to motion them forward.
Where are the children going?
to school
to the mall
to the park
Why does Mr. Martin keep looking at his watch?
Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that
Everett had never been to a grocery store
Everett's dad does not shop often
Everett's dad needs help with shopping.
Everett is very young
Anna did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Anna put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Anna grabbed the leash and out they went. What can you infer about Ginger? What makes you think so?
Ginger is Anna's classmate.
Ginger is Anna's dog.
Jill picked herself up off the ground and brushed herself off. Then she made her way over to Jack. "Are you okay?" she asked. "I think so, but my head hurts," Jack answered. "Do you know where the bucket is?" What was the bucket for? How do you know?
The bucket is for fetching water from the top of the hill.
The bucket is for fetching water for the horse.
Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. Then he finished his banana and climbed higher in the tree. What can you infer about Tommy?
What makes you think so?
Tommy is in jail.
Tommy is a monkey.
"Okay, one . . . two . . . three! Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. "Pretty good, but Janie's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?" What is Dad doing? How do you know?
Dad is taking a picture of his family.
Dad is trying to get family to clean the house.
Michael liked the first pair better, but they were a little uncomfortable. The second pair wasn't as cool, but they fit much better. He decided to buy the second pair because he would be wearing them nearly every day. What was Michael buying? What makes you think so?
Michael is buying shoes.
Michael is buying jeans.
Fred swam around in circles. Then he noticed some food floating nearby, so he ate it. After that, he hid in his castle for a while. Then he came out and swam around in circles some more. Where does Fred live? How do you know?
Fred lives in a castle.
Fred lives in a fishbowl.
"Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Alex," said Mrs. Carson. "Sure thing," Alex replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. "See you tomorrow morning." Where do you think Alex and Mrs. Carson are? What makes you think so?
Alex and Mrs. Carson are in a classroom.
Alex and Mrs. Carson are at home.
Susie had been on her feet all evening. It was Valentine's Day, so of course it was super busy. Finally, her shift was over. She counted her tips and headed home to take a long, hot bath. What is Susie's job? How do you know?
Susie is a teacher.
Susie is a waitress.
Shawna grabbed a bowl of her favorite snack. One by one she cracked the salty shells with her teeth and ate the seeds inside. What kind of seeds was Shawna eating? How do you know?
Shawna was eating pecans.
Shawna was eating sunflower seeds.
"How on earth do people eat with these things? Can't I just ask for a fork?" Matthew asked. "Try holding them like this," his father suggested. "You'll get getter with practice." Where are Matthew and his dad? How do you know?
Mathew and his dad are in a Mexican restaurant.
Mathew and his dad are in a Chinese restaurant.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?
What will the speaker most likely do next?
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-
At the end of the passage, the reader may conclude that-
Based on the paragraph, the reader may best infer that-
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?
The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-
Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.
Is the following sentence a fact or inference?
Sid's route includes office buildings.
Fact
Inference
Bill and Sid collect cans. They sell the cans to a recycling center. Lately business has been so good that they have divided their work in half. Bill's area includes a park where teams play baseball every day. Sid collects cans from the office buildings and stores.
Is the following sentence a fact or inference?
Many people drink canned drinks.
Fact
Inference
What does the noun "inference" or the verb "infer" mean?
To find a fact directly from the text
To determine something that is almost certainly true from the text, even though it wasn't stated directly
To state something that the text didn't say and may or may not be true
To determine which ideas from the text are opinions rather than facts
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said.
What can you infer about shoes before 1800?
They were prettier than they are today
They didn't look alike
They didn't fit as well as they do today
They were always brown
Tevaughn looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tevaughn's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tevaughn's lap, like he understood how Tevaughn was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said. "Dad says we will like California."
What can you infer is happening?
Tevaughn is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
Tevaughn is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
Tevaughn is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
Tevaughn is moving to California with his family.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.
You can infer that the the narrator is at the:
Gas station
Candy store
Grocery store
Shoe store
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
What can you infer about Mike's location?
He is at camp
He is at a slumber party
He is on a picnic
He is in South Dakota
Lilly held her father's hand as they crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Lilly's dad lifted her into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said her dad. “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that:
Lilly had never been to a grocery store
Lilly's dad does not shop often
Lilly's dad needs help with shopping
Lilly is very young
When Mom picked me up from school today she was later than usual. Normally, she is one of the first parents in the car rider line, but today she was almost last. When I got in the car the only thing she said was, "Hi." Normally she asks 101 questions! Then I noticed her eyes were wet and her cheeks were red.
You can infer that Mom:
is sleepy
ran out of gas on the way to school
had a bad day
is really excited about tonight's big plans
George was distracted by the people who were talking behind him. He wasn't paying attention to the game. That was until everyone around him jumped to their feet and cheered and screamed. George looked down at the field and the players were dancing in the end zone. Then fireworks went off in the sky.
What could George infer happened while he was distracted?
The home team scored a touchdown
An animal ran onto the field
The stadium was being attacked
He will be in trouble when he gets home
Aayisha was nervous and excited at the same time. She listened carefully to the question. She had studied for months and she knew she was ready. The moment the speaker finished the question she pressed the buzzer and was pleased to see that she was first.
What can you infer about Aayisha?
She is in a Quiz Bowl competition but she doesn't know the answer
She is probably going to do poorly
She is playing basketball
She is at an academic competition and she is prepared to win
The young lion crawled as low to the ground as she could. She wanted to get as deep into the tall grass as she could so it would camouflage her. She saw the antelope in the distance. She would have to be quick if she was going to impress her pride.
What can you infer is happening?
The young lion is hunting
The young lion doesn't like the grass
The young lion is running from a predator
The young lion is sleepy
"Text Evidence" is
my best guess.
what I can learn from reading the text.
what I know from experiences that I have had in life.
a test.
The hissing cat arched its back.
The cat is hungry
The cat is happy
The cat is frightened
The cat is sad
She screamed as she slipped and fell.
The tile floor was old.
The tile floor was wet.
The tile floor was dry.
The tile floor was new.
Kerry smiled and hugged her mother after opening the box.
Kerry did not like what was in the box.
Kerry didn’t want what was in the box.
Kerry was happy about what was in the box.
Kerry didn’t know what was in the box.
Lauren grabbed her backpack and shoes as she ran out the door to chase the bus.
Lauren was running late.
Lauren got ready early.
Lauren was excited about school.
Lauren liked to run.
Connie glared at Robert and walked out of the room, slamming the door.
Connie was glad to see Robert.
Robert had made Connie mad.
Connie thought Robert was funny.
Connie was sad about having to leave Robert.
John hears a smoke alarm next door and smells burnt bacon. JOHN CAN INFER THAT...
His mom made breakfast for him.
Someone is feeding their dog.
His neighbor burnt her breakfast.
It is time for dinner.
Jennifer hears her mailbox close and her dog is barking. JENNIFER CAN INFER THAT...
There is someone ringing her doorbell.
Her Amazon package is delayed.
Her dog saw a squirrel.
The mailman arrived to deliver her mail.
Julia works at a pet store and owns four cats, a lizard, a dog, and a rabbit. IT CAN BE INFERRED THAT...
Julia loves animals.
Julia only works at the pet store for money.
Julia's lizard gets lonely.
Julia needs a car.
Carlos played games, had cake and ice cream, then watched as his friend, Jose, opened his gifts. IT CAN BE INFERRED THAT...
Jose does not like cake.
Carlos and Jose are brothers.
Carlos does not have friends.
It is Jose's birthday
"Background Knowledge" is...
what I know from experiences that I have had in life.
my best guess.
a test.
what I can learn from reading the text.
Based on this scene, what can we infer about Callie's personality?
Callie is brave. She is not afraid to go an audition for the musical.
Callie is afraid. She is scared to go an audition for the musical.
Callie is antisocial. She prefers to be by herself.
Callie is serious. She does not joke around and takes everything she does seriously.
Based on this scene, what can we infer about Justin's personality?
Justin in shy and is not good at interacting with people he has just met.
Justin is energetic and has an outgoing personality. He is not afraid to talk to new people.
Justin is angry. He is mad that Callie is being nice to him and continues to talk to him.
Justin is respectful. He shows respect towards Callie and his brother.
"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."
What chore does Michael hate?
Folding the laundry
Doing the dishes
Taking out the garbage
Cleaning his room
What word can be used to describe Tim?
Choose the picture that best supports the following text:
My legs trembled as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as I began moving, my eyes grew wide and I let out a scream.
What are inferences?
Part of the story where things change.
Educated guesses base on evidence.
Making observations.
The moral of a story.
What statement about inferencing is CORRECT?
An inference is not based on any evidence
An inference is based only on what the text says
An inference always turns out to be right
An inferences requires you to use clues
Read the passage below. Which words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
Followed her mother's requests
Folded her clothes
Brushed her teeth
That night
Inference means...
Guessing how the story will end
Making a clever guess using information you already know
Predicting what might happen next
Reading without looking at pictures
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so sad. Tim's father loaded the last suitcase and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
Tim is moving to California with his family.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my 300 baht. The chocolates looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.
Where am I?
Petrol station
Candy shop
Grocery store
Shoe store
I have inferred that this man is angry because I can see his open mouth and closed eyes. It looks like he is screaming. I can also see how he is straining his neck.
Another word (synonym) for angry is...
Ecstatic
Infuriated
Jubilant
Joyful
Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad bent down and lifted him up and into the seat of the shopping trolley. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that...
Everett had never been to a grocery store
Everett's dad does not shop often
Everett's dad needs help with shopping.
Everett is very young
Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk and hardly even moved, but they were not bored at all. In fact, they were very excited and kept laughing.
Where were Ana and Sophie?
At the movies
In class
At church
At a football game
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
His feet smell and he is giving them fresh air
He has been skiing
He has an ant bite
He has been on the beach and has sunburned his feet
The scout leader looked at the sky, sighed and shook his head. He looked at his watch and then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving," he shouted. He called to the group of tired boys loudly and said "You need to be fast!"
Why do you think the scout leader started rushing the boys?
They were going to be late for dinner
They were going to miss their bus that was waiting for them
It was about to rain
Their time was almost up in the park
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
Joanna traveled 2 km on her way to school.
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
Looking at the picture, what season (summer, winter, autumn or spring) do you think it is? What clues have you used to help you infer?
Please write a full sentence.
You can start your answer with :
I think that it is _____________ because__________________.
We needed an umbrella. Why?
It was starting to rain.
The leaves were falling off the trees.
It was cold and windy outside.
We were on the way to school.
What can you infer about the following:
Sofia ran to her closet She grabbed her uniform and threw on mismatched socks. She forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.
Sofia was dressing up as a clown.
Sofia was practicing for the big race.
Sofia's alarm didn't go off, and she was late for school.
Sofia's mom forgot to get her clothes ready for her.
The hot sun blazed. The ground was dry and
cracked. It was so hot that nothing seemed to move during
the day. Animals stayed hidden in their homes until the
temperature cooled off.
What is the setting?
The forest
The ocean
The desert
The school
Mary looked out the window. Horses grazed in the fields. Cows munched on hay. Pigs and their babies played in the mud. Mr. Green spread chicken feed all over the ground while the chickens scrambled to grab a bite.
Where is Mary?
At the park
At a farm
At school
At a museum
Greg placed his new computer into his bag and
walked to school. He knew that as soon as he got home,
he needed to call his mother on his cell phone to let her
know that he had made it home safely.
What is the setting?
today
a long time ago
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Jack is feeling sleepy?
Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.
Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.
Jack put his head down on the desk.
Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.
What statement about inferencing is CORRECT?
An inference is not based on any evidence
An inference is based only on what the text says
An inference always turns out to be right
An inferences requires you to use clues
_______ + ________ = Inference
Background knowledge + Clues from the text
Background knowledge + Opinion
A guess without evidence + information from the text
Read this situation.
You can see that there´s a person running and hugging a purse. Then, you walk around the block and see a girl crying and asking for help. You can guess that...
The guy was running because he stole the purse.
The girl is asking for help because she lost her child.
The guy is running because he is taking the purse to his mom.
The reader can conclude that...
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
"Text Evidence" is
my best guess.
what I can learn from reading the text.
what I know from experiences that I have had in life.
a test.
"Background Knowledge" is...
what I know from experiences that I have had in life.
my best guess.
a test.
what I can learn from reading the text.
Caroline took a math test yesterday. She is not sure how she did. The test was hard! Mrs. Fisher is giving back the tests now. Caroline watches as her friends get their papers back. Some smile and some frown. Caroline bites her lip. She is worried. Mrs. Fisher smiles as she gives Caroline’s paper back. Caroline peeks at the grade, and she smiles at Mrs. Fisher.
How do you think Caroline did on the test? Why do you think that?
(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response.)
Our dog Sammy is afraid of thunderstorms. When he hears the thunder, he scratches at the door until someone lets him come into the house. Then, he curls up in a corner until the storm is over.
You just heard thunder. What will probably happen next?
What is one inference you can make from looking at this picture? How do you know?
(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response."
Have you ever ridden a horse? Riding a horse is fun, but it can be a little frightening, too. You might not realize how large and powerful a horse is until you are sitting on one. That's why it's good to have a calm, gentle horse the first time you ride one.
I can infer...
It is very hot during the day. At night, it is much cooler. It hardly ever rains, so the rocky ground is very dry. Plants with prickly spines called cacti, grow all around. Jackrabbits, roadrunners, and tarantulas can live here. But not all plants and animals are suited to this climate.
I can infer...
This is a rain forest
This is the North Pole
This is a desert
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
I can infer...
The weather was mild for winter, and Owen was eager for the last bell to ring. After school, his mom was taking him to the park. "We need to make the most of the weather," she had said that morning, because tomorrow you'll be wearing your boots and snow pants."
I can infer...
What is an inference?
The lesson of the story
A shortened version of a story
A educated guess based on clues in the text
The author's message
We use three things to make an inference. What are they?
Background knowledge, clues, and summaries
evidence from the text or picture, the lesson learned, and a summary
background knowledge, the moral, and the lesson learned
What I already know, clues from the text, and questions I have
What can you infer is happening?
He is trying to learn how to read a clock
He is trying to hurt himself
He is waiting
This animal uses it's long neck to eat leaves from high up in trees. It has orange and brown spots on it. It has babies called calves. I can infer this animal is a giraffe!
What clues in the text helped me make this inference? Pick 3
long neck
orange and brown spots
eats leaves
it has babies
