Making Inferences
Finish the statement
When I infer...
I use my background knowledge and the text to draw conclusions.
What is the main idea
A main idea is the most important part of the paragraph or text.
Oink! Oink! Oink! They learned that hard work and patience pays off in the end.
What is The Three Little Pigs
A doing word such as walk
What is a verb?
to be bold
What is audacious?
Koko the Gorilla was born on July 4, 1971, in San Francisco California. She was named Hanabi-ko, which mean "firework child".
What inference can you make about why she was named "fireworks child"?
She was born on 4th of July.
Inner planets are small and rocky. On the other hand larger planets are made of gas. Inner planets are closer to the sun and larger. Outer planets are farther away and colder.
What is the main idea of the text?
Outer planets and inner planets are different.
"Grandma, what big ears you have?
Never talk to strangers.
What is Little Red Riding Hood?
A ______ takes the place of a noun.
What is a pronoun?
recall means
to remember
A conclusion you draw based on your prior experiences and information from the text.
What is an inference?
These tell you more about the main idea.
What are supporting details?
"Did some say porridge?"
This little girl learned to always ask permission before using people's stuff.
What is Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
person, place, thing,
What is a noun?
unsafe
not safe
Bobby wakes up early every morning and starts getting ready for school. The night before he pulls out his uniforms, he packs his bag pack and puts it by the door, and he packs his lunch for the next day.
What inference can we draw about Booby's character?
Bobby is organized.
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
Theses sisters learned that "only love can thaw a frozen heart".
What is Frozen?
this shows direction and location
What is a preposition?
The little boy became drowsy as the day became night.
What is the meaning of "drowsy"?
Tired
Mansa Musa gave away a lot of his money, and built beautiful expensive building. What inference can we make about his character?
"G"
Mansa Musa is generous.
Is this a main idea or supporting detail?
Dolphins are smart.
Main Idea
It is important to know who your ancestors are and who you are.
What is Moana?
modifies and adjective such as slowly
What is an adverb?
Masticate means...
to chew