Vocabulary Strategies
A word that has the same meaning in the sentence.
You would see key words like "and, or" before or after the unfamiliar word.
Synonym
When you feel hopeful or positive
Optimistic
What is an inference?
A prediction or educated guess
Tyler was excited. He saw streamers, a cake, and balloons when he went to his living room. He couldn't wait until his friends game over to celebrate with him.
Make an inference with evidence. What was Tyler celebrating?
It was Tyler's birthday. He saw streamers, a cake, and balloons when he went to his living room
What does MSAP stand for?
Middle School for Art and Philosophy
A word that has opposite meaning in the sentence.
You might see key words like "however, but, compared, while"
Antonyms
Something that is disgusting or nasty
Repulsive
What do you need to make an inference?
Context Clues and Background Knowledge
Sam saw people throwing up, and wobble away. He heard screams from people ahead of him. When it was his turn, he became terrified as cart brought him slowly up. He hear the *tick, tick, tick * noise on the rails. Then it rushed him down!
Make an inference with evidence. What was Sam doing?
Riding a roller coaster. He hear the *tick, tick, tick * noise on the rails. Then it rushed him down
Who is the Principal of our school?
Mr. Padmore
What is the example strategy?
When you see an example of the word meaning nearby.
You might see key words like "such as", or "like"
What is a claim?
A statement you think is true.
True or False: When making an inference the answer is stated directly in the text.
False.
You have to use the clues in the text and background knowledge to come up with an inference.
Nathan heard a drilling noise nearby as he waited for his turn. He looked around the room and saw different tools. Above him he saw a bright light. He was worried about his visit today because last time he they had to fill up 3 cavities.
Make an inference with evidence. Where was Nathan?
The dentist. Evidence: Cavities, drilling noise, tools
Name two science teachers.
Mrs. Swearing, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Cozier, Mrs. Lim
What is the definition strategy?
The word is defined in the sentence or sentence nearby.
Your point of view or opinion
Perspective
Why do authors write stories that require to you to infer?
It makes the story more engaging, interesting and figure out author's meaning.
Pat did not make the basketball team, even though he really wanted to make the team. Then while walking to class his bookbag fell apart and all his books fell on the hallway floors. In his math class, he found out he failed the latest exam. He walked home that day with his head hung low.
Make an inference with evidence: How would you describe Pat?
Deflated
E: head hung low, didn't make the team. failed his math test.
What does the school motto SOAR mean?
Symbols of Optimism, Accountability, and Resilience
There is a clue in part of the unknown word.
You may see another word within the unknown word.
Word Part
To keep going even when things get hard
Persevere
True or False. To make an inference you need to read between the lines and look beyond just the text.
True. The answer is not directly stated in the text. You need context clues and background knowledge.
Turn your camera on and do a silly dance!
Woohoo, you did it!
What is the school's mascot?
Eagles