Fourth Grade Making Predictions and Inferring Making inferences

Fourth Grade Making Predictions and Inferring Making inferences and predictions about events and characters.

Predictions A prediction is what you think will happen based upon the text, the author, and your background knowledge. A prediction is a guess as to what will happen. Use clues from stories along with what you know from your own experiences to figure out what is going to happen next.

Inferences • Authors don't always tell you everything! • Inferences are made when you use clues in the story to guess what happens. • Sometimes readers must use CLUES & EXPERIENCE to make guesses as they read. • Think about what you know and what the author tells you to make inferences

What is the difference between Prediction and Inference? • When you make a prediction it will be answered by the end of the story. • Predicting focuses on what will happen in the story while inferences focus on what a character will do, how he/she is feeling, or making other judgments. • An inference may or may not be answered by the end of the story.

1. Sue was learning to drive a car. Her father took her driving every night. She took driving lessons at a driving school. Sue signed up to take her driving test to get her license. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. a. b. c. d. Sue drove her uncle’s car Sue drove to the mall Sue got a speeding ticket Sue took her test and passed

2. Dan was learning about mammals in science class. His class went on a field trip to the zoo. Each student had a clipboard, a worksheet, and a pencil. Dan’s teacher gave each student a piece of paper with an animals name on it and told them to report back to her in one hour. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. a. b. c. d. Sue drove her uncle’s car Sue drove to the mall Sue got a speeding ticket Sue took her test and passed

3. Last night Ann studied three hours for her math test. After recess her teacher gave each student a test paper and a calculator. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. a. b. c. d. Ann will study more Ann will do math homework Ann will go to art class Ann will take her math test and do well.

4. Tammy and mom loved to bake together. Tammy got out baking supplies and the recipe for brownies. She measured, poured and stirred ingredients. Mom put the brownies into the oven. The timer rang, Sue poured some milk, and they cut the warm brownies into squares. Select the correct prediction for what will happen. a. b. c. d. Mom and Tammy ate the brownies Tammy washed the dishes Mom put away the flour Tammy went outside to play

5. My father told me to walk the dog. I put on my coat and mittens. I grabbed the dog leash and a flashlight Select the correct inference for the time and season of this story. a. b. c. d. daytime / summer daytime / winter night time / summer night Time / winter

6. My friend spent the night at my house we roasted marshmallows and chased fireflies around the yard. We put the fireflies into a jar to light up our tent. Select the correct inference for the time and season of this story. a. b. c. d. daytime / summer daytime / winter night time / summer night Time / winter

7. Aunt Betty had a toothache. She could not eat anything cold. She sat in a chair waiting for her name to be called. Select the correct inference for where Aunt Betty is. a. b. c. d. Job interview Dentist Veterinary office Car repair shop

8. Ben and mom paid money at the gate. They bought tickets for rides. Mom bought cotton candy. Ben liked visiting the cow tent. Select the correct inference for where Ben and mom are. a. b. c. d. Zoo Mall Fair School

9. Making Inferences My mother told me that I had to take out the trash. I put on my coat and mittens and grabbed a flashlight. I flipped on the porch light and headed out to put the trash bags at the curb. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. b. c. d. daytime/summer daytime/winter nighttime/summer nighttime/winter

10 Making Inferences I jumped out of bed, threw on my bathing suit and grabbed my flip flops and headed out to the pool. Dad was already out there eating breakfast. Later in the day, mom gave us some ice cream cones. They melted fast. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. b. c. d. daytime/summer daytime/winter nighttime/summer nighttime/winter

11. . Making Inferences After school, my brother and I put on our boots, hat, and gloves and went outside to build a snowman. We had a snowball fight, too. After a while, we went in and had some hot chocolate that my mom made. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. b. c. d. daytime/summer daytime/winter nighttime/summer nighttime/winter

12. Making Inferences Last Saturday night, my cousin slept over my house. We roasted marshmallows at the bright fire and chased fireflies. We caught 10 fireflies and watched them glow in a jar. Afterwards, we set them free. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. b. c. d. daytime/summer daytime/winter nighttime/summer nighttime/winter

13. Making Inferences Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. Select your inference for the correct time and season. a. b. c. d. daytime/summer daytime/winter nighttime/summer nighttime/winter

14. Making Inferences I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. b. c. d. cashier clown teacher dentist

15. . Making Inferences When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Select your best inference of who the character is: a. b. c. d. teacher doctor actor chef