Making Inferences

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Objective

I can make inferences using clues from the text and my own knowledge.

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Warm-up video

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Good readers infer by using prior knowledge along with clues in the text to form an idea.

  3. 3

    To make an inference while reading, look for clues in the text, add your prior knowledge, and put it all together to form an idea.

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Practice

9 questions

1

What is an inference?

2

What two things do good readers use to make an inference?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Read this: Lily saw her mom put on her coat, grab her keys, and pick up a lunch bag. What will Lily's mom probably do next?

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