Making Inferences

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion.

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What is evidence in a text?

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Evidence is information or details from a text that help support an idea or conclusion.

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a decision or opinion formed after considering the evidence.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need evidence from the text and your prior knowledge.

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What is prior knowledge?

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Prior knowledge is what you already know about a topic before learning new information.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you tell if a pet is a cat?

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You can look for clues in the text, like cleaning a litter box.

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What can you infer if someone is late due to snow?

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You can infer that traffic is slow due to the weather.

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What does it mean if someone is learning to ride a bike?

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It means they are trying to balance and pedal while steering.