Making Inferences

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_______ + ________ = Inference

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Background knowledge + Clues from text

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INFERENCE is...

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Both

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Make inferences about people by observing their behavior.

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True

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Importance of making inferences:

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authors communicate ideas indirectly

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Key to making inferences:

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Proving your inference with text evidence.

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A VALID INFERENCE is...

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supported with evidence

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Inference from a student scoring 100% on work:

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He listened and studied.

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Caitlin chose Jason for her team.

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Jason was not a very good player.

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Max was baking cookies when he got a call. He returned to a smoke-filled kitchen. What can be inferred?

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Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.

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Hudson hurried out wearing overalls and carrying a toolbox. His truck had a sign that said, 'Pipe Masters.'

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Hudson works as a plumber.