Drawing Conclusions
Learning Objective
I can make inferences based on evidence from a text.
Key Concepts
An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.
Good readers infer by using prior knowledge along with clues in the text to form an idea.
When reading, look for clues in the text, add your prior knowledge, and put everything together to make an inference.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which of the following BEST describes what an inference is?
2. What are the two key components needed to make an inference while reading?
3. Read the following: 'The park was unusually quiet. The swings were still, and no children were running around. A few dark clouds gathered overhead.' What inference can you make based on these clues?
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