Making Inferences

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Importance of making inferences:

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authors communicate ideas indirectly

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A VALID INFERENCE is...

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supported with evidence

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Josh's mom asked about his math test. His eyes widened, face brightened, and a smile formed as he spoke to her.

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Josh did excellent on his test.

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Jack is feeling sleepy.

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Jack's eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt heavy.

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Correct statement about inferencing:

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An inference requires you to use clues.

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_______ + ________ = Inference

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Background knowledge + Clues from text

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Situation: A person runs with a purse. A girl cries for help. Guess...

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The guy stole the purse.

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Michael and Seth are at Benson State Park to skate on the frozen lake. The park ranger checks the ice daily and puts up a sign indicating safety. They read the sign before skating.

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Today is a safe day for skating.

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Sentence suggesting Joanna rode her bike to school:

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Put her helmet in the classroom closet.

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Braedon sat alone in an empty classroom at 4:30pm, overhearing his teacher talk to the principal about class events. He sighed with his head in his hands.

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Braedon is in detention for acting out in class.