Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion or judgement based on evidence and our background knowledge.

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What is an observation?

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A statement based on what you see, hear, or experience.

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Is the statement 'The boy fell off the rocks' an observation or an inference?

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Inference

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Is the statement 'There is a sailboat in the water' an observation or an inference?

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Observation

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What can you conclude if someone is rushing to get ready in the morning?

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They might be late for school or an appointment.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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

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If you see dark clouds in the sky, what can you infer?

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It might rain soon.

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a fact based on what you see, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

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If a character in a story is smiling, what can you infer about their feelings?

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They are likely happy or pleased.

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What is background knowledge?

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Information and experiences you already have that help you understand new information.