Inferences

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What does Inference mean?

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Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea.

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What can you infer if you see crumbs leading to your dog's bed?

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Your dog ate your sandwich.

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If Nicole hails a taxi in a big city, what can you infer about her situation?

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Nicole lives in a big city.

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What can you infer about shoes before the 1800s?

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They didn't fit very well.

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How might Gavin feel after breaking a window while playing baseball?

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He is scared of getting in trouble.

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What is an example of using inference in a story?

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Figuring out who ate the cookies based on the crumbs.

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What is a clue in a story?

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A piece of information that helps you make an inference.

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Why do people make inferences?

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To understand things that are not directly stated.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is something that is true; an inference is a conclusion based on evidence.

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How can you use your own experiences to make inferences?

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By relating what you know to the situation in the story.