📚 Topic Summary
Making inferences is like reading between the lines. It means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out things the author doesn't directly say. Think of it as solving a puzzle! You use the pieces (the words and hints in the story) to create a bigger picture. Making inferences helps you understand stories better and become a more thoughtful reader.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms to their definitions:
- Inference
- Clue
- Evidence
- Conclusion
- Assumption
Definitions (Mix & Match):
- A statement assumed to be true.
- A piece of information that helps solve a problem or mystery.
- A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
- Something that shows proof that something exists or is true.
- A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Answer Key (Don't Peek!)
- Inference - A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
- Clue - A piece of information that helps solve a problem or mystery.
- Evidence - Something that shows proof that something exists or is true.
- Conclusion - A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
- Assumption - A statement assumed to be true.
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph below and fill in the missing words based on the context.
Sarah walked into the house, kicking off her muddy boots. Her dog, Max, wagged his tail excitedly, dropping a wet tennis ball at her feet. A _______ of freshly baked cookies wafted from the kitchen. Sarah smiled. It must be _________ she thought. She knew her mom always baked after a long day at the _________. Sarah’s _______ was correct, her mom smiled at her from the counter. Sarah knew today was a special ________, based on all the clues.
Word Bank: (Assumption, Smell, Work, Day, Correct)
Answer Key (Don't Peek!)
Sarah walked into the house, kicking off her muddy boots. Her dog, Max, wagged his tail excitedly, dropping a wet tennis ball at her feet. A smell of freshly baked cookies wafted from the kitchen. Sarah smiled. It must be day, she thought. She knew her mom always baked after a long day at the work. Sarah’s assumption was correct, her mom smiled at her from the counter. Sarah knew today was a special day, based on all the clues.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you see a classmate sitting alone at lunch, looking sad. What inferences could you make about why they might be feeling that way? Explain at least two possibilities, using evidence from what you observe.