Partner share Describe a movie where a toy comes to life. Learning Objective: Use details and examples to make inferences.

Partner share Describe a movie where a toy comes to life. Learning Objective: What are going to make today? What are we going to use to make them?

We all know the feeling we get when we are late. Share with your partner how you think the lady in this picture is feeling. What clues from the picture helped come up with that idea? She is in a hurry because She is watching the time. She also has a worried look on her face

Making Inferences Inference – is an educated guess about a situation by using what you read and what you already know. “Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. What can you infer about the window? The window was broken by the baseball How do you know this? In the text it said that the mother noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from it

Making Inferences An inference is a guess that is made by the reader. It is not directly stated in the passage or text Inference Example: Tommy left because he did not want to get in trouble Non example: information that is directly stated in the passage or text is called an explicit detail “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.

The Importance of understanding inferences. Good readers are able to make inferences because it helps them better understand the story.

Explicit vs. Inferences Rebecca’s mother woke her up at 6:30. “I have to leave early for work this morning, “she said, “ Please get up and start dressing so you’ll be ready when the bus comes. “Rebecca turned over and pulled the pillow over her head. Explicitinference A. Rebecca went back to sleep. B. Rebecca’s mother woke her up. C. Rebecca missed the bus. D. Rebecca wasn’t ready to get up Evidence : Read the passage and decide which statement is an explicit detail or an inference Step 1: Read passage Step 2. Read sentences. If sentence is directly stated in passage it’s an explicit detail, if it is a guess its an inference

Explicit vs. Inferences Every summer sea turtles come to the remote beaches near boa Raton, Florida. With their large front flippers, the female turtles dig large pits in the sand and then deposits perfectly round white eggs. The eggs have leathery shells. The female turtles pushes sand over the eggs, and then she crawls back into the ocean. Scientists take many groups to see the sea turtles laying their eggs. Explicit inference A. Sea turtles dig large pits in the sand. B. Many people are interested in the sea turtle. C. The mother turtle does not stay with the eggs. D. The eggs have leathery shells Evidence : Read the passage and decide which statement is an explicit detail or an inference Step 1: Read passage Step 2. Read sentences. If sentence is directly stated in passage it’s an explicit detail, if it is a guess its an inference

Fact inference A. Charlene was scared B. A nightmare awoke Charlene. C. Charlene’s pajamas were soaked. D. The night was quiet. Evidence : Charlene awoke with a shriek. Her pajamas were soaked with sweat, and she could feel herself trembling inside. The night was dark and still, and the furniture in her room loomed like shadowy monsters. Charlene closed her eyes and tried to fall asleep again. But the night was too quiet, and her eyes popped open. Suddenly Charlene heard a scratching noise to her window, and she buried her head under her pillow. Read the passage and decide which statement is an explicit detail or an inference Step 1: Read passage Step 2. Read sentences. If sentence is directly stated in passage it’s an explicit detail, if it is a guess its an inference

Making and inference means making a guess. You can make this guess by putting together what you know and what you read. Making inferences with text. I can infer that this student did a good job on their grades and will get their video game. Example- I had been waiting eagerly for my report card. I had been trying or six weeks to improve my grades. If they were better this time, I would get the video game my mom promised me. The teacher smiled as she handed me the report card. “Congratulations,” she said. Since the student had been working for six weeks and I know that studying helps to improve grades also The teacher smiled and said congratulations. She wouldn’t do that unless the student had done well. Therefore

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. I can infer that More Practice with Making Inferences Since Therefore What problem is Cassie having?

It was the final day of school. All the books and supplies had been turned in, and everyone was attending the honors and awards assembly. This had been my best year at school. During the assembly I was to receive three ribbons for track and field along with an award for perfect attendance. I smiled broadly as I walked up onto the stage to accept my awards. I can infer that More Practice with Making Inferences Since Therefore What can you infer about the narrator’s feeling about receiving an award?

Amy was getting impatient. Sara was supposed to meet her 15 minutes ago. They were going to be late for school if she didn't come soon! If they were late one more time, they would be in deep water. Amy wondered if the teacher would give her detention, or make her do extra work. What if he told her mom and she was grounded? Sara finally arrived as Amy was thinking about being grounded. She saw Amy's expression and asked, "Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?" I can infer that Closure -Making Inferences Since Therefore What type of expression did Amy have on her face?