Inferring Reading

What can you infer the setting is?

• the mall

• the park

• a cosmetics store

• the gym

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in natural habitat, came upon a rock.

• Applying the contents, darted out the store, combinations of smells

• Mom and sister spent money like crazy, mention of shoes and blouses.

What can you infer the setting is?

• the gym

• a swimming pool

• a petting zoo

• a park or a forest

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Lights dimmed, screen was revealed, smell of popcorn

• Freedom of open air, saw a deer in its natural habitat, came upon a rock

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, trainer was holding the class

What can you infer the setting is?

• at a house

• the mall

• a movie theatre

• the gym

What words help you infer what the setting is?

• Sweat dropped, workout became intense, a trainer was holding the class

• Strong smell, little kids all around, cages with animals in them

• Buzz from the drill, waiting room, gated animals

What can you infer the main characters job is?

• The main character is a therapist

• The main character is a police officer

• The main character is a veterinarian

• The main character is a firefighter

Which evidence from the text helps you know the characters job?

• Flashing blue lights, dog was hurt, gave care instructions

• Called a human calculator, good with number, prepared tax returns

• Heat from the burning house, heavy water hose pulled toward a house

When Gavin came back into the kitchen, Katie and Dad were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Gavin, "do you know where I can find the....." He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the birthday surprise away, and Gavin would hate to ruin the surprise.

• Ask Katie for the wrapping paper at that moment.

• Ask Dad to find the wrapping paper.

• Not wrap the presents.

• Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.

What are context clues?

• Clues from the text that give you hints and can be used as evidence.

• Experiences you've had in your life that help you make connections.

• Words you do not know.

• Nonfiction books.