Inferences Pre-Test “Rain lashed against the windows as Jane stamped up and down the room stopping only to check the time on the mantle clock every five minutes. Her book, bought with such enthusiasm the day before, was flung carelessly in the corner beside the abandoned picnic basket. Jane stamped her feet and began to repeat her earlier tedious complaints against nature. Emily merely smiled to herself and carried on reading the newspaper without as much as a nod of the head.” 1.What plans had Jane had for the day? a. Shopping at the mall b. A picnic c. A trip to the library d. Playing outside with friends. Explain your answer: _________________________________ _________________________________

“Rain lashed against the windows as Jane stamped up and down the room stopping only to check the time on the mantle clock every five minutes. Her book, bought with such enthusiasm the day before, was flung carelessly in the corner beside the abandoned picnic basket. Jane stamped her feet and began to repeat her earlier tedious complaints against nature. Emily merely smiled to herself and carried on reading the newspaper without as much as a nod of the head.” 2. How would you describe Jane’s mood? a. Excited, overjoyed, jubilant b. Sad, sorrowful, depressed c. Calm, relaxed, peaceful d. Angry, disappointed, frustrated Explain your answer: _________________________________ _________________________________

“Rain lashed against the windows as Jane stamped up and down the room stopping only to check the time on the mantle clock every five minutes. Her book, bought with such enthusiasm the day before, was flung carelessly in the corner beside the abandoned picnic basket. Jane stamped her feet and began to repeat her earlier tedious complaints against nature. Emily merely smiled to herself and carried on reading the newspaper without as much as a nod of the head.” 3. What expression does the author use to suggest her disapproval of the main character? a. “tedious complaints” b. “lashed against the window” c. “bought with such enthusiasm” d. “smiled to herself” Explain your answer: _________________________________ _________________________________

“Rain lashed against the windows as Jane stamped up and down the room stopping only to check the time on the mantle clock every five minutes. Her book, bought with such enthusiasm the day before, was flung carelessly in the corner beside the abandoned picnic basket. Jane stamped her feet and began to repeat her earlier tedious complaints against nature. Emily merely smiled to herself and carried on reading the newspaper without as much as a nod of the head.” 4. What can the reader determine about Emily based on her response to Jane? a. She is sympathetic b. She is trustworthy c. She is indifferent d. She is caring Explain your answer: _________________________________ _________________________________

Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences

When you draw a conclusion or make an inference you use 2 things: What you know in your head. and What you’ve read in the story. A conclusion is the decision you come to when you put these two together.

I sleep in a crib. I drink from a bottle. I cannot walk or talk. Who am I? I know babies sleep in cribs. I know babies drink bottles. I know babies can’t do these things yet. Must be a baby!

Put me on your feet. I will keep you warm and dry. Wear me when it rains. I know you wear socks and shoes on your feet. Both of these keep you warm, but only shoes keep you dry. What do you wear, on your feet, when it rains?

You need me before you can mail a letter. Paste me on an envelope. What am I? What did you know in your head? You need a postman, an envelope, and a stamp to mail a letter! Only one of these would be pasted onto an envelope!

I am white. You need me every day. You drink me when you are thirsty. I can make a moustache. What am I? What did you know in your head? Lots of things are white! You need a lot of things. What is white and you drink? AND, It makes a moustache!

I look like a baby. You can give me a name. Children like to play with me. What am I? What did you know in your head? What looks like a baby? Dolls? Pictures? Hmm… You can name dolls, not pictures. Children play with dolls, not pictures.

I grow on an ear. Cook me in hot oil. I will puff up and taste good. Some people microwave me. What am I? What did you know in your head? What grows on an ear? Ear wax? Earrings? Corn?? You wouldn’t cook or taste ear wax or earrings. I know corn will puff up and it is sometimes cooked in the microwave.