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Making Inferences with text.

Making Inferences with text. Sometimes you will be asked to find an answer to a question that is not stated or explained in a story. This is called - making an inference. You will need to use your thinking skills to figure out the answer.

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Making Inferences with text.

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  1. Making Inferences with text.

  2. Sometimes you will be asked to find an answer to a question that is not stated or explained in a story. • This is called -making an inference. • You will need to use your thinking skills to figure out the answer. • 1. -Think about what you already know about the topic. • 2. - Think about the clues that the author gives you in the story.

  3. PRACTICE TIME!

  4. The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry!  

  5. What can be inferred from this passage? • There were boxes of different sizes and shape.   • Jeff knew Tooli was hungry.   • Jeff was buying jewelry.   • Jeff was at the grocery store.  

  6. Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. 

  7. What can be inferred from this passage? • Jeff was getting ready for a camping trip.   • Jeff was cleaning out the closet.   • Jeff was getting things ready for his dog.   • Jeff opened the window to let in a cool breeze.  

  8. Tooli, began to dance and prance all around the chair where Jeff was sitting trying to read a book. Then she went over to the door and barked. Finally, she got her leash from the basket and brought it over to him. Jeff said, “All right, Tooli. I guess it’s time.”

  9. What can be inferred from this passage? • Tooli gets her leash from the basket. • Tooli wants to go for a walk. • Tooli wants to shake hands. • Tooli is still hungry.  

  10. Jeff grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Jeff kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.

  11. What can be inferred from this passage? • Jeff was very worried that someone might see him.   • Jeff was angry that he had to walk the dog.   • Jeff was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.   • Jeff was very excited and wanted to hurry.  

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