Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is using clues and what you already know to come up with an idea.

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How do we make an inference?

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We use evidence from the text and our prior knowledge.

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What can you infer if you see crumbs on someone's mouth and a cake is missing?

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You can infer that the person likely ate the cake.

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What does it mean if a carpet is wet and squishy around a bathtub?

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It likely means that the bathtub is overflowing.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To understand the deeper meaning of the text and draw conclusions.

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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 that helps you figure out something.

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If a character is sad in a story, what might you infer about their situation?

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You might infer that something bad has happened to them.

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What does it mean to use prior knowledge?

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Using prior knowledge means applying what you already know to understand new information.

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What can you infer if a teacher says a student is not a good fit for a job?

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You can infer that the student is being let go or fired.

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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It helps readers engage with the text and understand it more fully.