Making Inferences from Reading

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or judgment that is formed based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is a statement that describes something that can be seen, heard, or measured directly.

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What can you infer if a character is sitting alone in a classroom after school?

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The character may be in detention or waiting for someone.

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True or False: There can be multiple correct inferences about the same text.

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True

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is based on direct evidence, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from that evidence.

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If you see dark clouds in the sky, what can you infer about the weather?

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It may rain soon.

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What does it mean to make an inference while reading?

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It means to use clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand what is not directly stated.

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What is an example of an observation?

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The dog is barking.

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What is an example of an inference?

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The dog is barking because it sees a stranger.

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Why is it important to make inferences when reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings and themes in the text.