Inferences

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What is background knowledge?

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Connections your brain makes based on things you've already learned or experienced.

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What can you infer from Keller looking out the window and feeling lonely?

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Keller is moving to California with his family.

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When writers do not state how a character feels, what do you use to make inferences?

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Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.

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What can you infer about Albert when he threw down his lunchbox?

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Losing his job made Albert upset.

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What are context clues?

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Clues from the text that give you hints and can be used as evidence.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Why is background knowledge important for making inferences?

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It helps you connect new information to what you already know.

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How can you identify context clues in a text?

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Look for words or phrases that help explain the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does it mean to make a prediction?

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To make an educated guess about what will happen next based on clues.

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What role do emotions play in making inferences?

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Emotions can help you understand a character's feelings and motivations.