MAP 5th Grade Reading
MAP 5th Grade Reading helps students build strong reading skills, understand complex texts, and apply reading strategies for success in school and life.
Making Inferences
What is an Inference?
Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out something that isn't directly stated. It's like being a reading detective!
How to Make Inferences
- Read carefully and look for hints or clues.
- Think about what you already know.
- Combine clues from the story with your own experience to make a smart guess.
Why Inferences Are Important
Inferences help you understand characters' feelings, predict what will happen next, and get a deeper meaning from what you read.
Everyday Uses
You use inferences all the time! If you see someone with an umbrella, you might guess it's raining—even if you don't see the rain.
Examples
A story says, 'Samantha grabbed her backpack and ran to the door.' You can infer she's late for something.
The text says, 'The puppy's tail wagged as the boy entered.' You can infer the puppy is happy to see the boy.
In a Nutshell
Inferences are smart guesses based on clues and what you know.