Making Inferences

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice or see directly, without making any conclusions or assumptions.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or judgment based on evidence and our background knowledge.

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True or False: An inference will always be proven in the text.

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False

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What can you infer if someone is hailing a taxi in a city?

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They likely do not have a car or prefer not to drive.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to use clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a fact that you can see or measure, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

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Why is background knowledge important for making inferences?

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Background knowledge helps you connect new information with what you already know, allowing you to make more accurate inferences.

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What can you infer about a character who is sad and looking at old photographs?

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The character may be feeling nostalgic or missing someone or something from their past.

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What is a clue in a text?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you make an inference about the story or characters.

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How can context help in making inferences?

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Context provides the surrounding information that can clarify the meaning of a situation or character's actions.