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Reading Comprehension 1A Lesson 4
What you just did is what successful readers do all the time. Some call it "reading between the lines." The author doesn't tell you where Kiamani is, but you used clues and what you already know to figure it out. Also, the things that Kiamani says and does helped you infer things about her. Making guesses based on clues and what you know about those clues is called making inferences.
We can also infer some things about Kiamani by reading what she does and says.
What can you infer about Kiamani?
Why do yo say that?
After hanging up the phone, Kamani grabbed her keys, ran outside, and jumped into the car. She drove as fast as the speed limit would allow. When she got to the building, she parked, jumped out, and took off running.
"Where were you?" asked Brenda.
"I had business to take care of," Kiamani replied.
"Everyone in the first act is ready. They've been waiting 15 minutes this time," Brenda Snapped.
"I'll be dressed in 10 minutes!" she shouted, running down the hall to the dressing room.
"I just hope the crowd will wait that long," Brenda shouted.
Now I want to ask you a question. Where is Kiamani?
This is an inference. The passage does not sated where Kiamani is. You have to use clues to figure it out. What are the clues that let you know she is at a theater or an auditorium, about to perform a play?
I want you to listen carefully as I read a passage to you. I will ask questions after I read.
Reading Comprehension 1A Lesson 4
Teacher: Distribute "Making Inferences" (Student Activity 4).
Now, we will practice making inferences.