Making Inferences

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What is making inferences?

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Making inferences is the process of using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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Why is it important to make inferences?

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It helps readers understand ideas that authors communicate indirectly.

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What do you need to do to make good inferences?

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You need to pay attention to details in the text.

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What can you infer if a student got 100% on his work?

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You can infer that he listened and studied.

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What time did Joe wake up if he heard roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking?

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Joe woke up at 7:00 in the morning.

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What color do you get when you mix blue and yellow?

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You get green.

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What is a clue in a text?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you understand the meaning or context.

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What does it mean to communicate ideas indirectly?

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It means to suggest or imply ideas without stating them outright.

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How can you tell if someone is tired in a story?

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You can tell if someone is tired by their actions, like wanting to take a nap.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If a character is wearing a raincoat, you can infer that it is raining.