Inferencing

Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi put her office space up. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?

• happy

• proud

• nervous

• confident

When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you _____

• summarize

• problem solve

• identify the main idea

• infer

Inferencing means ________.

• a. understanding exactly what the text says

• b. using logic to read between the lines

• c. determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

• d. using word parts to decode an unknown word

Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the BEST inference you could make?

• There will be a hurricane.

• Someone will stop by.

• An animal will leap into the flames.

• The fire may spread.

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "devise" in the sentence: "The engineers had to devise a new plan to solve the problem."

• Ignore

• Create or invent

• Destroy

• Delay

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Using context clues, infer the meaning of the word "crucial" in the sentence: "It is crucial to wear a helmet when riding a bike to ensure safety."

• Unimportant

• Optional

• Very important

• Harmful

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the inference that can be made from the use of "serendipity" in this sentence: "Finding the old, untouched book in the corner of the library was pure serendipity."

• The book was placed there intentionally.

• The discovery was a happy and unexpected one.

• The book was not valuable.

• The library is usually well-organized.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

• is nervous about the audition

• is happy about the play

• never gets sick

• is allergic to peanuts

Your mother is wearing a rain coat. What she comes inside, she puts an umbrella. The BEST inference you could make is that ________.

• a. she is picking your brother up from school.

• b. she needs to go grocery shopping

• c. it is raining outside

• d. it is May

Inferencing is a skill that involves:

• A) Summarizing the text

• B) Reading the text aloud

• C) Drawing conclusions from evidence

• D) Memorizing the text