Making inferences means using clues from a story to figure out information that is implied but not directly stated. Readers must picture the story in their head and find clues to make inferences about whether a character feels a certain way, what is happening in the story, or details about settings and events that are not explicitly described but suggested. The document provides examples of inferences a reader could make about the characters of Henry and Mudge and asks questions to prompt inferring details about the season, why certain objects are needed, and what characters are doing based on clues in the story.

1. Making Inferences
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2. What is an
inference
anyway?

3. While we read, we
are picturing the
story in our head

4. We find clues in the story we
figure out what is going on.
That’s what it means
to infer!

5. For example:
• Does Henry love Mudge?
How do you know that?
• Is Mudge a dog you can depend
on?
How do you know that?
*Would Mudge stay with Henry if he
got lost?
How do you know that?

7. • What is the season in the story?
• Why do you think they need two
sticks?
• What are the children doing?
–Great inferring!