Making Inferences

What is text evidence?

• Random words from the text

• Specific details from a text that support a claim or argument.

• Personal opinions about the text

• General knowledge about the topic

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How can background knowledge help in making inferences?

• Background knowledge can lead to biased inferences

• Background knowledge can help in making inferences by providing relevant information and context to draw logical conclusions.

• Background knowledge is not necessary for making inferences

• Background knowledge can hinder making inferences by providing irrelevant information

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Why is it important to use both text evidence and background knowledge when making inferences?

• It is important to use both text evidence and background knowledge when making inferences to ensure a more accurate and informed understanding of the context.

• Background knowledge is irrelevant when making inferences

• Relying solely on background knowledge leads to biased inferences

• Using only text evidence is sufficient for making accurate inferences

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Explain how background knowledge can fill in gaps when making inferences.

• Background knowledge creates more confusion instead of filling gaps.

• Background knowledge helps by providing relevant information to bridge missing pieces and make logical deductions.

• Background knowledge is irrelevant and does not impact inference-making.

• Background knowledge leads to biased conclusions rather than logical deductions.

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When making inferences, why is it crucial to consider the context of the text?

• It confuses the reader, making it harder to understand the text.

• Inferences should be based solely on personal opinions.

• Context is irrelevant when making inferences.

• It helps in understanding the underlying meaning, identifying key details, and drawing logical conclusions.

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Discuss the role of prior experiences in making inferences.

• Inferences are solely based on intuition and not past experiences

• Prior experiences have no impact on making inferences

• Prior experiences serve as a reference point for individuals to draw conclusions and make sense of new information.

• Prior experiences hinder the ability to draw conclusions

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In what ways can making inferences enhance reading comprehension?

• By ignoring details and skimming the text

• By filling in gaps, connecting information, and drawing conclusions based on context clues and prior knowledge.

• By relying solely on explicit information provided

• By avoiding making connections between ideas

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The viewer can conclude the little boy will grow up to be ____________.

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The viewer can tell _________ will happen next because _________.

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What conclusions can the viewer make about the old man?

• He passed away when he entered space.

• He passed away at an old age and many space explorations

• He spent his whole life wanting to go to space.

• He died before going to space.

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