Inference Group Work

Front

What is background knowledge?

Back

Things you already know.

Front

What can you infer if a teacher smiles at a student when handing back a test?

Back

The student likely did well on the test.

Front

What can you infer if a student looks nervous when receiving their test?

Back

The student may not have done well on the test.

Front

What can you infer if a child loves visiting the zoo and admires a giraffe?

Back

The child is at the zoo watching a giraffe.

Front

What can you infer if a student slams their textbook and crumples their worksheet?

Back

The student is having difficulty with their math homework.

Front

What can you infer if a child enjoys the bright red leaves and pumpkins?

Back

It is the season of autumn.

Front

What is inference?

Back

A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

Front

What does it mean to infer something?

Back

To deduce or conclude information from evidence rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What can you infer if a character is described as looking happy?

Back

The character is likely feeling positive emotions.

Front

What can you infer if a character is described as frowning?

Back

The character may be feeling sad or upset.