Making Inferences

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What is making inferences?

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Making inferences is the process of drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Why is context important in making inferences?

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Context provides background information and clues that help us understand the situation better, allowing us to make more accurate inferences.

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

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Drawing a conclusion means arriving at a decision or opinion based on the information available.

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How can you identify clues in a text?

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Clues can be identified by looking for descriptive words, actions, and emotions that suggest what is happening or what might happen next.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If a character is shivering and wearing a coat, you might infer that it is cold outside.

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What role do emotions play in making inferences?

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Emotions can provide insight into a character's motivations and reactions, helping us to infer their thoughts and feelings.

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How can prior knowledge assist in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge allows us to connect new information with what we already know, making it easier to draw conclusions.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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Why might different people make different inferences from the same text?

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Different people may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which can lead to varied interpretations of the same information.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for a main idea or inference.