Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion or judgement based on evidence and our background knowledge.

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What does yeast do for bread?

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Yeast makes bread fluff up and rise.

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What can you infer about Lucy when she says 'Ouch!' after falling?

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Lucy is likely ice skating.

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Why was Emily crying while looking at the poster board?

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It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night.

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What can you infer about Johnny's preparation for his math test?

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Johnny will probably fail his math test.

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What is the purpose of making inferences?

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To draw conclusions based on clues and prior knowledge.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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Context clues provide hints that help us understand the meaning of words or situations.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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What does it mean to 'read between the lines'?

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To understand the deeper meaning or implications of a text.

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How does background knowledge influence inferences?

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Background knowledge helps us connect new information to what we already know.