Inference

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning, combining text evidence with background knowledge.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need text evidence and background knowledge (schema).

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support an inference or conclusion.

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What is background knowledge (schema)?

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Background knowledge (schema) is the information and experiences a reader brings to a text that helps them understand and interpret it.

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How can you tell if someone is at camp?

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You can infer someone is at camp if they mention activities like hiking, crafts, or campfire sing-a-longs.

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What does it mean if someone is late due to snow?

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It likely means that traffic is slow because of the snow, which is an inference based on the situation.

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What can messy hair suggest about a person?

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Messy hair can suggest that a person rode a bike or engaged in an activity that caused their hair to become disheveled.

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What is a wild guess?

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A wild guess is an assumption made without any evidence or reasoning, unlike an inference.

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What is the difference between summarizing and inferring?

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Summarizing involves restating the main points of a text, while inferring involves drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.

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What might indicate that someone is sick?

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If someone is calling in to work and sounds unwell, you can infer that they are sick.