Making Inferences

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inference

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guess

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"Text Evidence" is

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what I can learn from reading the text.

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"Background Knowledge" is...

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what I know from experiences that I have had in life.

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What can we infer from this scenario? Choose the BEST answer. Options: A snowstorm is approaching, A tornado is approaching, A rainstorm/thunderstorm is approaching, A tsunami is approaching.

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A rainstorm/thunderstorm is approaching.

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_______ + ________ = Inference

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Background knowledge + Clues from the text

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Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?

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hurricane

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Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses. You can infer that it is... Options: Dinnertime, Bedtime, Time for School, Playtime

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Dinnertime

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Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
Options: Jason was the best player., Caitlin wanted Jason on her team., Jason was not a very good player., Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

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Jason was not a very good player.

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How might a coyote stay cool in the desert? Options: Sleep during the day and hunt at night, Take a bath in the lake, Grow thicker fur, Build a new home out of cactus

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Sleep during the day and hunt at night

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Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"
What time did he wake up? Options: Noon, Midnight, 7:00 in the morning, 7:00 in the evening

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7:00 in the morning