Making inferences about feelings means using clues from the story, such as what characters do, say, or how they look, to figure out how they feel, even when the author does not say it directly.
Feelings are often shown through actions, expressions, and tone—not just words.
Understanding how characters feel helps readers connect with the story and understand the meaning better. It also builds empathy and improves comprehension.
Always ask yourself, “How might the character feel right now?” while reading.
To infer feelings, pay attention to the details in the text and pictures, then think about what those clues mean.
Sometimes, you will need more than one clue to make a good inference.
These feelings often appear in stories and are shown in different ways.
Make a feelings chart to remember what actions match each feeling.
Sometimes, clues can be tricky or can show more than one possible feeling.
Use more than one clue before deciding how a character feels.
Knowing these terms makes it easier to talk about and understand feelings in stories.
Inferring feelings helps readers understand stories deeply and enjoy them more.