Minds On
Digging deeper
Examine the three images below.
- Image 1: A frozen thermometer
- Image 2: Cold weather clothing (hat, scarf, winter coat, mittens, and boots)
- Image 3: A school bus on a snowyday
You have reviewed the above three images. Now, select one of the two sentences below that you think best describes what the group images is about.
Sentence one: It’s a cold, snowy day outside.
Sentence two: Dress warmly for school because it’s a cold, snowy day outside.
What information from the images did you use to make your decision? How did it help you to “put the pieces together”?
We used what we already know about all 3 images to choose the sentence that best explained them. This means that we made an inference. An inference is when we use clues in pictures or text to help us understand meaning.
Action
Exploring text!
Review the below text
It was already 8:30 am.
The child put their rainboots and raincoat on.
They put their knapsack over their shoulders and opened the door.
They opened their umbrella and began to walk.
What are your thoughts?
What do you think this text is about? What clues did you find in the text to help you? Use inferences to draw conclusions.
Record the inferences you made and the clues, from the text, that helped you.
Record your thoughts by completing the Inference Organizer in your notebook, on the computer, or using the following fillable and printable inference organizer below. You can also audio record your inferences.
An example for a clue and its inference is done for you.
Exploring images!
Explore each of the images and make inferences about what is happening in each picture. Did you use what you already know to help you make the inference?
Consolidation
Demonstrate your learning
Test Your Skills!
Use the clues!
On your own, check the text below and answer the questions. Use clues from the text and information that you already know to help you make inferences.
Aaron woke up very early on Saturday morning and looked out of his window. He saw his friend waiting at the front door. It was a beautiful hot and sunny day. His friend called out to him. His friend said, “It is the perfect day, don’t forget to get your fishing rod.” Aaron grabbed his fishing rod, and they left the house with a parent.
- Where do you think Aaron, his friend, and the parent are going?
- List the clues in the text that helped you make the inferences.
- If you would like, you can draw a picture of where you think Aaron and his friend went.
You can check the text and answer the questions by completing the Making Inferences document in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
Bringing it all together
Reflecting on what we have learned helps you to become a better reader.
- Which did you find to be easier for you to make inferences, text, or image?
- Did you use what you already know to help you make inferences?
- Can you make inferences while reading different kinds of texts?
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.