drawing conclusions and making inferences

Johnny had soccer practice and then swimming lessons. It was late when he got home so he went straight to bed without studying for his math test the next day. You can tell that......

• Johnny will get a good grade.
• Johnny will ace the test.
• Johnny will probably fail his math test.
• Johnny will study during the test.

"Can you get my ball?" asked Robert. "I threw it too high and it landed on the roof." 
"I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball."

• Mr. Green has a ladder.
• Mr. Green has a job.
• Mr. Green will climb on the roof to get the ball.
• Robert hit the ball over the fence.

The boys were walking across a field when they heard a strange sound. They looked and then began yelling and running. A huge bull was rushing toward them! Juan was the first to leap over the fence to safety. It was a minute or two later before Bobby and Carl jumped the fence.

• The bull couldn't jump the fence.
• The boys were not frightened by the bull.
• The boys mother rescued them.
• Juan can run faster than the other boys.

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
What time of day is it?

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Evening
• Nap Time

Based on the cartoon, which is an appropriate conclusion that can be drawn?

• After analyzing the cartoon, I can assume that both dogs are really hungry.

• Based on my own experience with dogs, I can assume that they love doing math problems.

• After analyzing the cartoon, I can conclude that the bigger dog is basically stating that if anybody tries to take away his dog bones, then they will have consequences.

• Based on my own personal experience and evidence from the cartoon, I can assume that the dog thinks that fingers are also dog bones.

The marching band looked amazing on the football field.Each member played their instruments perfectly. The audience loved the performance.
You can tell :

• a. The football field was big
• b. The marching band practiced a lot
• c. The audience was quiet

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

To make good inferences you need to...

• read fast
• pay attention to details
• look up every unfamiliar word
• pick your nose

It is important to learn how to make inferences because many times...

• authors don't write well
• authors communicate ideas indirectly
• authors are lazy
• authors don't think about readers

In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.

• true
• false

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

A VALID INFERENCE is...

• a wild guess
• never supported
• supported with evidence
• is hard to find