Making Inferences

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Where can we find clues from the text?

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Anywhere in the book!

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Do we all have the same schema?

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No

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What could you infer about someone smiling?

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That they are happy

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What can you infer about this picture?

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That someone is scared on a roller coaster

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What could you infer about someone crying?

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That they are sad

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What is an inference?

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A guess based on clues and what you already know.

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What does 'schema' mean?

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The knowledge and experiences we have in our minds.

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Why is it important to make inferences?

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It helps us understand stories and situations better.

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What can you infer if a dog is wagging its tail?

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That the dog is happy.

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What can you infer if someone is frowning?

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That they might be upset.