Making Inferences from the Text
Grade 5th Grade · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use clues from the text to make inferences and support my understanding.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:08
Making inferences in informational texts | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An inference is a conclusion that you draw from writing; it's an idea that isn't literally printed but is implied.
- 2
To make an inference, readers must act like a detective and search the text for clues.
- 3
Inferring is not guessing; inferences must be based on information directly from the text.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The video describes a passage about Michaela, a ballet dancer. Based on the information in that passage, what can you infer about Michaela's work ethic? Explain your answer using clues from the text.”
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