Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions

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What is making inferences?

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Making inferences is the process of using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What does it mean to draw conclusions?

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Drawing conclusions means to make a judgment or decision based on the information provided and the inferences made.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If you see dark clouds in the sky, you might infer that it is going to rain.

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What is an example of drawing a conclusion?

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If a character in a story is shivering and wearing a coat, you can conclude that it is cold outside.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or ideas.

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings and themes in a text that are not explicitly stated.

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What is a key strategy for making inferences?

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A key strategy is to ask questions about the text and think about what the author is trying to convey.

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How can you tell if you are drawing a conclusion correctly?

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You can tell if you are drawing a conclusion correctly by checking if it is supported by evidence from the text.

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What is an example of a conclusion you might draw from a story?

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If a character is always helping others, you might conclude that they are kind-hearted.

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What role does background knowledge play in making inferences?

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Background knowledge helps you connect new information to what you already know, making it easier to make inferences.