Inferencing

Inferring is...

• What you read

• A guess

• when you make an educated guess based on what you read and what you know.

• What you know

Maria woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and the sky was clear. She shouted, "It's the perfect day to go to the beach!" We can infer that Maria is ____

• angry

• excited

• confident

• frustrated

It was my turn to give the report. I slowly walked to the front of the classroom and my hands started to sweat. When I turned to face them, I couldn't speak. We can infer the narrator is _____

• happy

• nervous

• confident

• surprised

Molly won first place in the International Spelling Bee Contest. She had a big smile on her face as she received her trophy and prize. We can infer that Molly is _____

• proud

• lonely

• nervous

• amazed

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

If a food is described as "palatable," what can be inferred about its taste?

• It is probably bland.

• It is likely enjoyable to eat.

• It is disliked by most people.

• It is harmful to consume.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about a meal described as "delectable"?

• It was probably expensive.

• It was not enjoyed by the diners.

• It was likely very enjoyable and delicious.

• It was quickly prepared.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Given the context, infer which word best fits the sentence: "The ______ of the land was crucial for the success of the agricultural project."

• arable

• privy

• plod

• embolden

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk 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 peolpe he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

• Jason was the best player.

• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

• Jason was not a very good player.

• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.