Fourth Grade Library Skills 4.2.3 Makes predictions and inferences about events and characters.

Predictions A prediction is what you think will happen based upon the text, the author, and your background knowledge. A prediction is a guess as to what will happen. Use clues from stories along with what you know from your own experiences to figure out what is going to happen next.

Inferences Authors don't always tell you everything! Inferences are made when you use clues in the story to guess what happens. Sometimes readers must use CLUES & EXPERIENCE to make guesses as they read. Think about what you know and what the author tells you to make inferences

What is the difference between Prediction and Inference? When you make a prediction it will be answered by the end of the story. Predicting focuses on what will happen in the story while inferences focus on what a character will do, how he/she is feeling, or making other judgments. An inference may or may not be answered by the end of the story.

Use your A - D cards to answer the following questions.

Sue drove her uncle’s car Sue drove to the mall 1. Sue was learning to drive a car. Her father took her driving every night. She took driving lessons at a driving school. Sue signed up to take her driving test to get her license. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. Sue drove her uncle’s car Sue drove to the mall Sue got a speeding ticket Sue took her test and passed

Sue drove her uncle’s car Sue drove to the mall 2. Dan was learning about mammals in science class. His class went on a field trip to the zoo. Each student had a clipboard, a worksheet, and a pencil. Dan’s teacher gave each student a piece of paper with an animals name on it and told them to report back to her in one hour. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. Sue drove her uncle’s car Sue drove to the mall Sue got a speeding ticket Sue took her test and passed

3. Last night Ann studied three hours for her math test. After recess her teacher gave each student a test paper and a calculator. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. Ann will study more Ann will do math homework Ann will go to art class Ann will take her math test and do well.

Mom and Tammy ate the brownies Tammy washed the dishes 4. Tammy and mom loved to bake together. Tammy got out baking supplies and the recipe for brownies. She measured, poured and stirred ingredients. Mom put the brownies into the oven. The timer rang, Sue poured some milk, and they cut the warm brownies into squares. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. Mom and Tammy ate the brownies Tammy washed the dishes Mom put away the flour Tammy went outside to play

5. My father told me to walk the dog. I put on my coat and mittens. I grabbed the dog leash and a flashlight Select the correct inference for the time and season of this story. daytime / summer daytime / winter night time / summer night Time / winter

6. My friend spent the night at my house we roasted marshmallows and chased fireflies around the yard. We put the fireflies into a jar to light up our tent. Select the correct inference for the time and season of this story. daytime / summer daytime / winter night time / summer night Time / winter

7. Aunt Betty had a toothache. She could not eat anything cold. She sat in a chair waiting for her name to be called. Select the correct inference for where Aunt Betty is. Job interview Dentist Veterinary office Car repair shop

8. Ben and mom paid money at the gate. They bought tickets for rides. Mom bought cotton candy. Ben liked visiting the cow tent. Select the correct inference for where Ben and mom are. Zoo Mall Fair School

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9. Making Predictions Cookie Catastrophe Late Saturday night, Stan was itching for a snack. So, he snuck down to the kitchen, moved a stool to the refrigerator, and reached up to the top and into the cookie jar. Just as his fingers snatched a big, chocolate chip cookie, Stan felt the jar begin to tip. Before he could stop it, he heard a loud crash, then 2 sets of footsteps running down the stairs. What do you think happened next?

What do you think happened next? 10. Making Predictions Uh Oh Eggs! Daniel was playing Wii when his mom called into the house and asked him to come outside to help her carry in some groceries. He reluctantly put down the remote and walked outside to help. Daniel grabbed two bags from the car and began walking back to the house. Daniel's toe hit a rock and he tripped. He felt the bags falling from his arms and toward the ground just as he heard his mom yell back, "Be careful with those bags Daniel, they have eggs in them!“ What do you think happened next?

What do you think happened next? 11. Making Predictions Clay Day! Chloe worked all morning on her clay sculpture. She carefully formed the lumpy material into a beautiful elephant. She placed it onto a board on the floor and ran out of the room to get her mom. As she walked back, she saw her brother and three of his friends running from the room, bouncing a basketball. Slowly Chloe entered the room and looked down at the floor where she had left her work of art. What do you think happened next?

What do you think happened next? 12. Making Predictions Missing File Elijah’s mom had told him he was not to touch her computer when she wasn’t home. But Elijah’s friend, Perry, had told him about this great new game online. Elijah thought that if he just went online quickly to check it out, it would be no big deal. After he turned the computer on, he hit a wrong key, and deleted his mom’s work. He tried hard to find it, but he had no luck. Elijah shut the computer down, and started back to his room, petrified. He turned one last time and looked at the computer. What do you think happened next?

What do you think happened next? 13. Making Predictions Wallet Wonder Kyle and Steve were walking home from a Boy Scout meeting when Kyle noticed something brown and small on the ground. He picked it up. It was a wallet. Steve grabbed it and opened it. Inside was $52. Steve and Kyle looked at each other, then looked at the money. Kyle thought about a new baseball bat. Steve thought about fixing his broken bike. They stood for a while thinking. What do you think happened next?

14. Making Inferences My mother told me that I had to take out the trash. I put on my coat and mittens and grabbed a flashlight. I flipped on the porch light and headed out to put the trash bags at the curb. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. daytime/summer b. daytime/winter c. nighttime/summer d. nighttime/winter

15. Making Inferences I jumped out of bed, threw on my bathing suit and grabbed my flip flops and headed out to the pool. Dad was already out there eating breakfast. Later in the day, mom gave us some ice cream cones. They melted fast. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. daytime/summer b. daytime/winter c. nighttime/summer d. nighttime/winter

16. Making Inferences After school, my brother and I put on our boots, hat, and gloves and went outside to build a snowman. We had a snowball fight, too. After a while, we went in and had some hot chocolate that my mom made. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. daytime/summer b. daytime/winter c. nighttime/summer d. nighttime/winter

17. Making Inferences Last Saturday night, my cousin slept over my house. We roasted marshmallows at the bright fire and chased fireflies. We caught 10 fireflies and watched them glow in a jar. Afterwards, we set them free. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. daytime/summer b. daytime/winter c. nighttime/summer d. nighttime/winter

18. Making Inferences Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. daytime/summer b. daytime/winter c. nighttime/summer d. nighttime/winter

19. Making Inferences I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. cashier b. clown c. teacher d. dentist

20. Making Inferences When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. teacher b. doctor c. actor d. chef

21. Making Inferences I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. teacher b. police officer c. chef d. actor

22. Making Inferences Today has been very busy. I replaced a knee and set a broken arm into a cast. Now, I am examining a patient with a sore leg. He may need some medicine. Later, I take off my white coat and stethoscope and relax. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. farmer b. doctor c. police officer d. dentist

23. Making Inferences Before the show I practice my lines. I like to look into the mirror and pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and get into my costume. Before the curtain rises, I am nervous but eager to begin performing. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. doctor b. teacher c. actor d. clown

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