Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or guess that you make based on clues or evidence.

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What can you infer if you see leaves flying and a flag blowing?

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You can infer that the wind is strong.

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What does it mean if you see flashes of light and hear loud noises during the night?

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It means there is likely a thunderstorm.

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If you see a rainbow and the ground is wet, what can you infer?

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You can infer that it has been raining.

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What can you infer if a student comes back from recess crying with a scratch?

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You can infer that he fell down the monkey bars.

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If someone is in a dark room with popcorn, what can you infer?

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You can infer that they are at the movies.

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What is a clue?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you make an inference.

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Why is it important to make inferences?

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Making inferences helps us understand situations better by using the information we have.

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What can you infer if you see dark clouds in the sky?

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You can infer that it might rain soon.

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If you hear a dog barking and see a person running, what can you infer?

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You can infer that the dog might be chasing the person.