Inferences

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What are the two elements used to make an inference?

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Background knowledge + text clues

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What is 'Text Evidence'?

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What I can learn from reading the text.

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What can you infer about the robot space arm from the paragraph about the space shuttle Atlantis?

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The robot space arm is critical to the space shuttle's mission.

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What can you infer about Tony's feelings towards the park?

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Tony enjoyed spending time in the park.

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What can you infer about teens' use of cell phones based on the passage?

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Teens spend less time on cell phones sharing photos than they do sending messages.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What role does background knowledge play in making inferences?

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It helps to provide context and understanding that supports conclusions.

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How do text clues assist in making inferences?

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They provide specific information or hints within the text that guide understanding.

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Why is it important to use both background knowledge and text clues when making inferences?

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Using both allows for a more accurate and supported conclusion.

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What is an example of text evidence?

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A quote or specific detail from the text that supports an inference.