Inference “Reading Between the Lines”

When you look at this lady, what can you tell me about the way she feels? What clues make you feel this way?

How does this house make you feel? Why? What hints do you have?

Steven has checked these books out from the library. What kind of books do you think Steven likes? Why? What makes you think this?

As I explored the sunken ship A flash of silver caught my eye – A slinky shark was sneaking by, A creature thrice as big as I, A creature looking mean and sly. This morning I can testify The crusty, rusty sunken ship No more’s the highlight of my trip. What does the author mean the ship is no longer the highlight of his/her trip? How did he/she feel about seeing a shark?

On June 12, 1979, a man named Bryan Allen did something no one had ever done before. He pedaled an aircraft across the English Channel. The craft, called the Gossamer Albatross, looked like a bicycle with wings and weighed 75 pounds. During the 35 km trip from England to France, Bryan had to pedal non-stop to keep the craft several feet above the surface of the water. If you were to guess what kind of person Bryan Allen is, what would you say? What hints in the story make you think this?

Susan recently started taking skydiving lessons. She has been reading, studying, and watching videos to prepare for her first jump. Today at school, her friend Dana notices that Susan is very distracted and fidgety. Dana is surprised to see that Susan has become a nail-biter all of a sudden. What is going on with Susan? Why might she be showing these behaviors? What key words help you figure out how Susan is feeling?

Susan’s friend is surprised to learn that Susan will do her first jump this afternoon. Were you on the right track?

Read the following song lyrics. Describe the mood of the singer. I walk around the house to find Your boots aren’t on the floor. I search the basement and garage. The facts I can’t ignore. Your clothes are gone, your car is gone You’re just not at the store. I cry because you left me,

Here’s the rest of the song. How has the singer’s mood changed? Then I hear you at the door, I’m running toward the door. Do you see how you make inferences, but you may have to change them as you gather more information?

Annie raced past the Haunted Village, dashed across the food court, and elbowed her way urgently through the crowded walkway. Just in time, she darted under the rope and tore around the side of the ride. What’s going on with Annie? Why is she behaving like this?

The rest of the story... “Thanks for saving my place!” she panted as she scrambled into the front car of the roller coaster. Did you infer correctly? Confirm or change your idea. What hints did the author give you?

Pair/Share Steps Partner A has one minute to share the spot they marked and explain how they inferred something from the information. Partner B listens. Partner A has one minute to share the spot they marked and explain how they inferred something from the information. Partner B listens. Partner B has one minute to repeat what partner A has said and ask questions. Partner B has one minute to repeat what partner A has said and ask questions. Partner B has one minute to share what they marked while partner A listens. Partner B has one minute to share what they marked while partner A listens. Partner A has one minute to repeat what partner B has said and ask questions. Partner A has one minute to repeat what partner B has said and ask questions.

In your reading today, you are to look for a spot where you have to make an inference. It might include a description of a person or place. It might give you clues with a character’s behavior or the weather. It might be the words a character speaks. When you find the spot, mark it with a sticky note; you will be sharing this during pair/share.