Great readers make inferences when they read!
You make an inference when you use clues from the story to figure out something that the author doesn't tell you.
Inferring is often referred to as "reading between the lines."
We when make an inference, we:
Read this story about Pete and his friend Ted.
Pete called Ted Tuesday afternoon and invited him to come to his house after dinner to watch a movie. It had been a long, boring day, and Ted was excited to have something to do. After dinner, he hopped on his bike and pedaled over to Pete's house. The house was dark, and when he rang the bell, there was no answer. Ted turned around, hopped back on his bike, and rode home.
Answer the following questions before scrolling down!
1. What had Ted concluded?
2. What clues in the story helped you to make this inference?
We when make an inference, we:
- Make a best guess using evidence -- context clues, picture clues, etc.
- Make predictions
- Draw conclusions
- Find the meaning of unknown words
Read this story about Pete and his friend Ted.
Pete called Ted Tuesday afternoon and invited him to come to his house after dinner to watch a movie. It had been a long, boring day, and Ted was excited to have something to do. After dinner, he hopped on his bike and pedaled over to Pete's house. The house was dark, and when he rang the bell, there was no answer. Ted turned around, hopped back on his bike, and rode home.
Answer the following questions before scrolling down!
1. What had Ted concluded?
2. What clues in the story helped you to make this inference?
Answers:
1. No one is home
2. No lights were on, No one answered the door
1. No one is home
2. No lights were on, No one answered the door