Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or judgment based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need background knowledge and clues from the text.

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What is background knowledge?

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Background knowledge is the information and experiences a person already has that helps them understand new information.

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What are clues from the text?

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Clues from the text are hints or pieces of information provided in the text that help the reader understand the meaning or context.

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How can you tell if someone is making an inference?

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You can tell if someone is making an inference if they are drawing conclusions based on what they read or see, rather than just stating facts.

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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.

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings, themes, and the author's intent in a text.

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What might indicate that a character is feeling sad in a story?

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A character's actions, dialogue, or descriptions of their body language can indicate sadness.

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What is a textual clue?

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A textual clue is a word or phrase in the text that provides insight or hints about the meaning or context.

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How can you use context clues to make an inference?

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You can use context clues by looking at the surrounding words and sentences to help understand unfamiliar terms or ideas.