Inferencing
Carrie heard footsteps behind her. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end. She began to quicken her pace, hoping that whoever was following her wouldn't notice, but at last she gave in to a run. What can you infer how Carrie is feeling from this passage?
Carrie is scared because she is being followed.
Where is Kim from?
Vietnam
The noisy classroom fell silent as soon as Mrs. Barker stepped through the door. The students shuffled nervously, their eyes darting back and forth from the broom in Gabriel’s hand to the broken light fixture swinging overhead. What can you infer from the passage as to what happened?
Gabriel broke the light fixture with the broom. (Hopefully he is sweeping it up, too.)
Why did Kim plant the seeds?
To prove to her dead father that she is his daughter.
What is an inference
An educated guess
Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." What can you infer about Troy from this statement?
Troy is nervous talking in front of an audience.
Why is Wendell afraid to get phone calls?
He is afraid he will get bad news
The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed for home. What can you infer from the passage of how Kay has been doing all day?
Yard work
By watching TV
How do you find an inference
What you know (prior knowledge) + What you see (the text)
“I left my gym clothes in mom’s car,” explained Mykayla. The coach shook his head and said "again". He then pointed to the bleachers and walked away without a word. What can you infer about why the coach was upset?
Mykayla has forgotten her gym clothes before.
What did Ana think Kim was doing?
Burying drugs or a gun
Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted. What can you infer from the passage as to what is going on?
Dalton just learned to ride a bike.
What does Virgil's father lie about?
That he is planting the lettuce for family members that can't get to the garden.
What is a summary?
A quick review of the story.
As usual, Jim left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his brown bag lunch. What can you infer from this passage about Jim? (Character traits)
Jim is disorganized and forgetful.
What language does Tio Juan speak?
An Indian language
Winston stood at the store counter. It was hard to make a decision. On the one hand, he had just enough money to buy the new game he wanted so badly. However, he had come to the store to buy his mother’s birthday present. If he bought her present, he would have to wait another week to have enough money for the game. As he looked at the game, he remembered that his mother made his favorite soup when he was sick. He also thought about how proud she was when he won the relay race. His mind was made up.
Why did Leona's grandmother drink goldenrod tea?
What is a main idea
The main information the author wants you to know
It had been a beautiful sunny day. Now George saw the clouds begin to roll in. The gentle breeze of the day started blowing steadily. In the distance the blue sky was now a dark, angry purple. Far away, but coming closer, George saw something that scared him. He ran to the house to tell his mother that they needed to get into the storm cellar right away. What might happen next?
There will be a tornado.
What words would you use to describe the community of the community garden as described in Sam's chapter?
Divided, seperated
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?.
The fire may spread.
Describe Virgil's third grade teacher.
Strict, tough
What is a theme?
The lesson or moral of a story.