Informational Text Inferencing

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What does the word infer mean?

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To make an educated guess.

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What inference can you make from the paragraph about the Venus Flytrap?

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Insects are drawn to the smell of nectar.

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When information is _____________, you have to draw inferences from the text.

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Implied.

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What inference can you make from the paragraph about cats and music?

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Cats enjoy listening to the sounds of other cats more than human music.

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What is a good strategy for making an inference?

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What you know + what the text says.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Why is it important to make inferences when reading?

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It helps to understand the deeper meaning of the text.

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What does it mean if information is implied in a text?

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It is suggested but not directly stated.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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They provide hints that help understand the meaning of the text.

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What role do supporting details play in making inferences?

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They provide evidence that helps to support the inference.