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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What is the first step in drawing an inference?

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Look for clues in the text.

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What is the second step in drawing an inference?

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Think about what they already know from their own experience in the real world.

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What is the third step in drawing an inference?

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Put the pieces together in a logical way to produce a reasonable conclusion.

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Do writers always tell their readers exactly what they mean?

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

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Why might a writer leave out information in a text?

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Writers sometimes leave out pieces of information to encourage readers to make inferences and engage more deeply with the text.

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What role do clues play in making inferences?

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Clues provide hints or evidence in the text that help readers draw conclusions.

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How can personal experience aid in making inferences?

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Personal experience allows readers to relate to the text and fill in gaps in information based on what they already know.

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What is the importance of context in making inferences?

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Context helps readers understand the circumstances surrounding a text, which can influence the meaning and inferences drawn.

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Can inferences be wrong?

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Yes, inferences can be incorrect if they are based on insufficient or misleading information.