Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or opinion that is formed based on evidence from the text and prior knowledge.

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True or False: To make an inference, we use evidence from the text and our prior knowledge.

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True

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What detail indicates that someone is hungry?

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A growling stomach.

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What can you infer if someone is limping around the room?

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They might be injured or in pain.

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What does it mean to infer something?

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To infer means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What can you infer from the statement: 'Miss Valdez said it makes her very sad to ask Larry to resign'?

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Miss Valdez is telling Larry that he is being fired.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To understand deeper meanings and implications beyond the literal text.

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If someone carries an umbrella on a sunny day, what might you infer?

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They might have heard a weather forecast predicting rain.

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How might a coyote adapt to stay cool in the desert?

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By sleeping during the day and hunting at night.

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What does the phrase 'reading between the lines' mean?

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It means to understand the implied meaning or message that is not directly stated.