Inferencing 1
Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Alex,” said Mrs. Carson. “Sure thing,” Alex replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. “See you tomorrow morning.”
Where do you think Alex and Mrs.Carson are?
Alex and Mrs. Carson are in a classroom at school.
“Make sure you clean up your space before you leave,” Mr. Lee reminded the class. Students stood up, pushed in their chairs, and grabbed their trays before walking toward a large room filled with long tables.
Where is the class going?
They are going to the cafeteria.
Before leaving the house, Maya grabbed her umbrella and put on her rain boots. When she stepped outside, she heard water hitting the ground and saw puddles forming on the sidewalk.
What is the weather like?
It is raining
The timer beeped loudly, and Mia carefully used oven mitts to take a tray out of the oven. The kitchen smelled sweet.
What is Mia doing?
She is baking.
Sofia opened her test and immediately smiled. She showed her paper to her friend and quietly said, “I got all of them right!”
How does Sofia feel?
She feels happy or excited.
Zane was in his room. He said, "We must be having bacon for breakfast."
How did he know that?
He smelled the bacon cooking.
Cannonball!” Nathan yelled. Suddenly, Lisa, her towel, and the magazine she was reading were soaking wet. She picked up her soggy belongings and stomped off toward the gate.
Where was Lisa?
Lisa was at a pool.
As students walked outside, papers flew out of their hands and trees swayed back and forth. Some students held onto their hats so they wouldn’t blow away.
What is happening with the weather?
It is very windy.
At the end of the day, the students lined up with their backpacks and patiently waited for the bus doors to open.
Where are the students going?
They are going home.
“Remember, you can only check out two books at a time,” the librarian said softly. Students whispered as they browsed shelves filled with books and scanned them at a desk before leaving.
Where are they?
They are in the school library.
Carlos stopped at the edge of the sidewalk, looked both ways, and waited for the cars to pass before stepping forward.
What is Carlos about to do?
He is about to cross the street.
In the morning, people were dressed in sweaters and pants. By the afternoon, most of them had changed into short-sleeved shirts and shorts.
What happened to the temperature?
It got warmer/hotter.
Tables were covered with paper, paint, and brushes. Students mixed colors and carefully worked on their projects while wearing aprons.
What class are they most likely in?
They are in art class.
Beckett walks into the store and takes out his list. He gets a cart and begins putting items in the cart. He starts in the cereal aisle.
What is Beckett doing?
Beckett is grocery shopping at a grocery store.
As soon as Raegan saw the menu, she knew exactly what she wanted to drink. When her steaming cup came, she tasted a spoonful of the whipped cream and marshmallows from the top before taking a small sip of her yummy, sweet drink.
What is in Raegan's cup?
Raegan's cup is full of hot chocolate.
Lily stood in front of the audience and was holding her paper. Her hands were shaking slightly, and she took a deep breath before starting to speak.
How does Lily feel?
She feels nervous.
Zoe has a dog named Brownie. Zoe did not want to go out, but Brownie was very excited. It was rainy out, so Zoe put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Brownie waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Zoe grabbed the leash and out they went.
Why does Zoey not want to go outside?
It is raining.
Jason was outside enjoying the weather and a picnic lunch when he suddenly yelled in pain. It felt like he had gotten a shot at the doctor's office!
What happened to Jason.
He got stung by a bee.
Students walked across the playground squinting and shielding their eyes. Some wore sunglasses, and there were no clouds in the sky.
What is the weather like?
It is very sunny.
Tim walked into a dark room and was shocked when many people jumped out of the shadows and shouted "Surprise!!!" They brought Tim a cake with candles on it.
Why did the people surprise Tim?
It was his birthday.
Finish the equation: "_______ + What I know= Inference"
Clues in the text
Finish the equation: "Clues in the text + _______ = Inference"
What I know
Inference
"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! She was freezing but got back up. She saw her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful.
What is Lucy doing?
Lucy was learning how to skate.
Ana and Sophie sat in their seats staring straight ahead at the big screen for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move except for taking a bite or a sip, but they were not bored at all.
Where were Ana and Sophie?
Ana and Sophie were at the movies.