Making Inferences

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Johnny had soccer practice and swimming lessons, then went to bed without studying for his math test. You can tell that...

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Johnny will probably fail his math test.

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Turner wished he hadn’t listened to the radio and grabbed his umbrella, feeling silly on a sunny morning.

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Turner heard a weather forecast predicting rain.

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Inference Riddle: I hang out in schools, sleep with eyes open, breathe underwater, and was Flounder in The Little Mermaid.

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I am a fish.

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Inference Riddle: Can be planted, picked, popped, or made into bread.

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I am corn.

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Before 1800, shoes were one shape for both feet. People laughed at right and left shoes, calling them 'crooked shoes.'

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didn't fit very well

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Michael and Seth are at Benson State Park, ready to skate. The park ranger checks the ice daily and posts a sign indicating its safety. What can be concluded?

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Today is a safe day for skating.

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Charlie and Ted were by the fire when they heard a "Hoot, hoot!" from the tree. They ran home.

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The boys were afraid of the noise they heard.

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To make good inferences, you need to...

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pay attention to details.

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Importance of making inferences:

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Authors communicate ideas indirectly.

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INFERENCE is...

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Both