Making Inferences

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Another word for 'inference' is...

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guess

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Text Evidence is

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what I learn from reading the text.

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Background Knowledge is...

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what I know from experiences.

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Jack is feeling sleepy.

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Jack's eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt heavy.

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Inference

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A conclusion or judgement based on evidence and background knowledge.

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Lucy kicked her desk and ran out of class after seeing her spelling grade.

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Furious

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Kate loves cold weather and snow.

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winter

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Johnny had soccer practice and swimming lessons, then went to bed without studying for his math test. You can tell that...

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Johnny will probably fail his math test.

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Evidence that Leslie is inactive:

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Spends the entire day sprawled on his bed.

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Evidence supporting Leslie's bed's comfort:

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Soft, warm quilts and numerous pillows.