Making Inferences

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What is the first step readers must take to draw an inference?

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Look for clues in the text.

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When making an inference, what is the most important thing?

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Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

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If a student got 100% on his work, what can you infer?

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He listened and studied.

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What can you infer if Max returned to a smoke-filled kitchen after a phone call?

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Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.

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Why is it important to learn how to make inferences?

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Because authors communicate ideas indirectly.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What role do clues play in making inferences?

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Clues provide the necessary information to support conclusions.

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How can personal experience aid in making inferences?

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Personal experience helps readers relate to the text and understand context.

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What is an example of an inference in everyday life?

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If you see someone with an umbrella, you might infer that it is going to rain.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.