Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is using clues and what you already know to come up with an idea.

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True or False: To make an inference, we use evidence from the text and our prior knowledge.

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True

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What does it mean when we say 'Turner grabbed his umbrella on a sunny morning'?

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It suggests that Turner heard a weather forecast predicting rain.

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What is a Leap Year?

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A Leap Year is when February has an extra day, making it 29 days long.

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Which month is the shortest month of the year?

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February is the shortest month of the year.

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What can we infer if someone is told they are being fired?

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It means their performance is not meeting the company's needs.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To understand deeper meanings and draw conclusions based on evidence.

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What is the relationship between evidence and inference?

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Evidence provides the basis for making inferences.

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How can prior knowledge help in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge allows us to connect new information with what we already know.

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What does it mean to use clues in a text?

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Using clues means identifying hints or details that help us understand the text better.