1. Making Inferences + FANBOYS
Group Activity Introduction
Making Inferences + FANBOYS

2. Read Aloud
For years Bob had worked at the horse stable near his farm. He loved grooming, feeding, and exercising the horses. He had dreamed of owning his own horse some day. His favorite horse was a brown roan named “Jewel”. Jewel was going to foal any day now. Bob was saving every penny he could to try to buy Jewel’s foal. His birthday was two days away and he hoped he would get money for a gift from his parents and grandparents.

3. Read Aloud
On Wednesday after school Bob rushed to the stable. Standing on wobbly legs was a newborn pony. It was beautiful! The pony had brown and white spots and huge brown eyes. Bob hated to leave the pony, but he had to rush home for his birthday celebration. After supper, Bob’s mother brought in his cake. He quickly blew out his candles and made a wish. Then Bob opened his gift from his parents. It was money and a bridle!

4. EXAMPLE ONE Inference Evidence Background Knowledge
I infer that his day at school seemed really long, and he couldn’t want to get out of there.
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“On Wednesday after school Bob rushed to the stable.”
I know that when I am excited about something that is about to happen, my days seem to drag on and on.

5. Example Two Inference Evidence Background Knowledge
I infer that________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“He had dreamed of owning his own horse some day.”
“Then Bob opened his gift from his parents. It was money and a brindle.”
I know that when I really want something, as soon as I can afford it, I buy it.

6. FANBOYS CORRECTIONS SENTENCE Explanation
His birthday was two days away, and he hoped he would get money for a gift from his parents and grandparents.
You need a comma because you are connecting________________________________________________________

7. FANBOYS CORRECTIONS II
SENTENCE
EXPLANATION
He quickly blew out his candles and made a wish.
You do not need a comma before and because “made a wish” is not a_______________________________. It is missing a SUBJECT.

8. In Your Groups… Read through your passage
Make TWO inferences using evidence + your own background knowledge
Add commas to ONE of your FANBOYS sentences, and explain your decisions.
REFER BACK TO YOUR NOTES FOR HELP!