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Making Inferences Practice
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Making Inferences Practice
🔍 Part 1: What is an Inference?
1. An inference is like being a reading detective. Circle the best definition:
Reading the words exactly as they are written
Using clues from the text to figure out something that isn't directly said
Looking up words in a dictionary
Reading very quickly
2. What clues can help us make inferences? Check all that apply:
Character actions
What characters say
Illustrations and pictures
Descriptive words
Character facial expressions
📖 Part 2: Rowan's Journey - Chapters 1-3
3. Read this sentence from Chapter 1: "Rowan stared at the ground and shuffled his feet slowly." What can you infer about how Rowan is feeling?
Happy and excited
Sad, nervous, or uncomfortable
Angry and frustrated
Surprised
4. What clues from the text helped you make that inference?
5. Fill in the blanks using inference clues:
When Rowan clenched his fists tightly, I can infer that he feels _____________ because clenching fists usually shows someone is _____________ or _____________.
🕵️ Part 3: Making Your Own Inferences
6. Think about a moment from Chapters 1-3. Write one inference you can make about Rowan's feelings or motivations:
7. What evidence from the text supports your inference? (Quote or describe specific details)
8. Draw a picture showing how you think Rowan is feeling in one scene from Chapters 1-3. Include facial expressions and body language that show his emotions:
🤔 Part 4: Inference Challenge
9. Match each text clue with the feeling you might infer:
1. Rowan smiled widely and jumped up
2. Rowan's hands were shaking
3. Rowan crossed his arms and turned away
4. Rowan's eyes filled with tears
A. Sad or upset
B. Nervous or scared
C. Happy or excited
D. Angry or annoyed
10. Why is making inferences important when we read? Explain in your own words:
⭐ Part 5: Reflection
11. What is one new thing you inferred about Rowan today that helped you understand him better?
12. Circle how confident you feel about making inferences:
Very confident - I'm a reading detective!
Quite confident - I can find most clues
Getting there - I need more practice
Need help - I find it tricky
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