Making Inferences from the Text
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Objective
I can use clues from the text to make inferences and support my understanding.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An inference is a conclusion that you draw from writing; it's an idea that isn't literally printed but is implied.
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To make an inference, readers must act like a detective and search the text for clues.
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Inferring is not guessing; inferences must be based on information directly from the text.
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Practice
3 questions
According to the video, what is an inference?
The video uses an example of building a snow fort and drinking hot chocolate. What inference can be made from this example, and what clues in the text support this inference?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The video describes a passage about Michaela, a ballet dancer. Based on the information in that passage, what can you infer about Michaela's work ethic? Explain your answer using clues from the text.”
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