Inferring
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Inferring |
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When you make an inference, you put
the pieces together to solve the puzzle.
Often times authors will leave bits of information out of a text to allow us to form our own opinions and come to our own conclusions. It is up to us to fill in these missing pieces to get the complete picture or story.
The difference between inferring and predicting is that with inferring, the
answer is not written in the text for you to find at a later point. You must
read between the lines to decide for yourself what the author is trying to tell
you. When predicting, you say…”I wonder” and then read to
find out if your thoughts match. When inferring, you say…”I think,”
using the information in the story to help you make your own decisions.
Read this story.
The boy took the bat and swung at the ball. He couldn’t believe it!!!
He had finally hit one!! The ball flew higher and higher as it neared the fence.
Over the fence it soared, just as he stepped across third base. The crowd cheered
in excitement. He had won the game!!!
Through inferring, not only can you tell what sport the author is describing,
but how the character in the story must be feeling.
Download these worksheets
to help you practice inferring as you read.
Inferring Meaning (pdf)
Graphic Organizer (pdf)
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