Making Inferences

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What is an inference in fiction?

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An inference in fiction is a reasonable conclusion or judgment about some element of a story based on the information given in the story and the reader's personal knowledge of how the world works.

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Do we make inferences in our everyday life?

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TRUE, we draw many inferences in our everyday life.

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What do writers sometimes do in their texts?

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Writers sometimes seem to leave out pieces of information in their texts.

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Do writers always tell their readers exactly what they mean?

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No, they allow their readers to draw conclusions and discover at least some of the meaning on their own.

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What is the first step to draw an inference?

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Look for clues in the text.

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What is the second step to draw an inference?

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Think about what they already know from their own experience in the real world.

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What is the third step to draw an inference?

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Put the pieces together in a logical way to produce a reasonable conclusion.

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What is the role of context in making inferences?

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Context provides background information that helps readers understand the situation and draw accurate conclusions.

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How can personal experiences influence inferences?

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Personal experiences shape our understanding and expectations, which can affect how we interpret information in a text.

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What is a clue in the context of making inferences?

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A clue is a piece of information or evidence in the text that helps the reader make an inference.

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