MAP 5th Grade Reading helps students build strong reading skills, understand complex texts, and apply reading strategies for success in school and life.
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!
Inferences help you understand characters' feelings, predict what will happen next, and get a deeper meaning from what you read.
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.
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.
Inferences are smart guesses based on clues and what you know.