Making Inferences

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What is 'Text Evidence'?

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Text evidence is what I can learn from reading the text.

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What can we infer about Braedon sitting alone in the classroom after school?

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Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.

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What does it suggest if Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet?

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Joanna rode her bike to school.

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What can we infer from seeing a person running with a purse and a girl crying for help?

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The guy was running because he stole the purse.

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What is the formula for making an inference?

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Background knowledge + Clues from the text.

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What does 'inference' mean?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Why is background knowledge important for making inferences?

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Background knowledge helps us connect new information with what we already know.

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What are 'clues from the text'?

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Clues from the text are hints or information provided in the text that help us understand the meaning.

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How can we use context clues to make inferences?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding an unknown word that help us understand its meaning.

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If a character is shivering and wearing a coat, we can infer that it is cold outside.