Inference+Work

**__Inferences__** are special kinds of guesses. Good readers can make inferences based on what a passage says.

by Alicia Skelton
 * The Pool Day**

Andre and his big sister Mariah walked to the park. They had their towels and their lunches in a bag. It was the very first day that the park pool was open. Andre and Mariah dropped their bag at a table, and Andre raced to the pool. Andre dove in without even feeling the water. Mariah stopped at the edge of the pool and felt the water with her toe. It felt like ice. Andre’s head popped out of the water, and he was shivering. Mariah laughed, and Andre started laughing, too. “You better come on in!” Andre said. Mariah giggled, “No way, I have got to get used to the water first.” Mariah walked over to the pool steps and sat down. She carefully put her feet on the first step. Andre swam over to her and gave her a big splash. Mariah was dripping wet. Andre started to laugh, and Mariah splashed him back. When Andre swam away, Mariah jumped into the water after him. After swimming for a while, Mariah and Andre were hungry. They got out of the pool and sat down to eat. After finishing their lunches, Andre heard music. It was the music of an ice cream truck. Mariah heard it too. They grabbed their stuff, and Andre raced after the truck.


 * What kind of person do you think Andre is compared to Mariah? Make an inference about each one. Do not forget to go back and readsome posts made by others to see if you inferences are close. **