Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or opinion that is formed based on evidence from the text and prior knowledge.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need clues from the text and your own knowledge.

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True or False: An inference is based only on what a text says.

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False. An inference uses clues and prior knowledge.

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True or False: An inference always turns out to be right.

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False. An inference may not always be correct.

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What can you infer if it is snowing and your friend is late?

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Traffic is slow due to the weather.

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Where is Blaze if he had fun hiking and is glad to go home tomorrow?

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Blaze is at camp.

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What can you infer about Gabby if she is learning to ride a bike?

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Gabby just learned to ride a bike.

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What does it mean to use evidence from a text?

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Using evidence means finding clues in the text that help you understand or make an inference.

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What is the role of prior knowledge in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge helps you connect what you already know to the new information in the text.

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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 understand the story or make an inference.