Making Inferences

The process of taking context clues & coming to a logical conclusion based on the evidence presented.

• stage directions

• context clues

• inference

• convey

Hints given to a reader by the author which communicate a hidden or embedded message.

• Context clues

• graphic elements

• inferences

• convey

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• What you know about the topic

• The topic of the text

• The characters in the text

• Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Jack is feeling sleepy?

• Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

• Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

• Jack put his head down on the desk.

• Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

Which of the following sentences is an example of inferencing?

• The sky is blue.

• The grass is wet; it must have rained last night.

• There are 24 hours in a day.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

In what ways can making inferences aid in answering STAAR test questions?

• By providing context, identifying key information, and filling in missing details.

• By making the questions more difficult to understand

• By causing confusion and leading to incorrect conclusions

• By slowing down the test-taking process and wasting time

When you undertand something based on clues without a direct statement

• inference

• hyperbole

• antonym

• metaphor

to take what you read plus what you know and make a conclusion

• predict

• clarify

• infer

• compare

What is an inference?

• A fact stated directly in the text

• A personal opinion about the text

• A logical guess or conclusion based on evidence in the text

• A detailed description provided by the author

What can be inferred about a character who apologizes after making a mistake and tries to make amends?

• They do not care about the feelings of others.

• They are irresponsible and careless.

• They value honesty and responsibility.

• They are trying to avoid consequences for their actions.