Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a reasonable conclusion or judgment about some element of a story based on the information given in the story and the reader's personal knowledge of how the world works.

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Do writers always tell their readers exactly what they mean?

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No, writers allow their readers to draw conclusions and discover at least some of the meaning on their own.

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What is the first step in drawing an inference?

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Look for clues in the text.

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Can you draw inferences in your everyday life?

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Yes, you draw many inferences in your everyday life.

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What do writers sometimes do in their texts?

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Writers sometimes seem to leave out pieces of information in their texts.

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What is the role of clues in making inferences?

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Clues help readers piece together information to draw reasonable conclusions.

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How does personal knowledge influence inferences?

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Personal knowledge helps readers interpret clues and make connections to draw inferences.

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What is the relationship between inferences and context?

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Context provides the background information necessary to make accurate inferences.

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences enhances comprehension and allows readers to engage more deeply with the text.

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If a cat runs to the kitchen and stares at the cupboard, one might infer that the cat wants food.