2.  A logical conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning What you know What you read Inference Background knowledge or schema Contextual Evidence Inference

3.  Authors don’t always tell us everything so:  Ask “What is the author leaving out that is important to understanding the article?”  Making Inferences is also called Drawing Conclusions or Reading Between the Lines

4.  Emotions: Tears streamed down her face.  Location: Waves crashed against the shore.  Action: Joe dribbled down the court.  Time/Era: When the porch light burned out, there was total darkness.  Cause/Effect: In the morning, we noticed that the trees were uprooted and homes were missing their rooftops.  Characteristic: Mrs. Martin has so many clothes; she can go a whole month and not wear the same thing. Sometimes she changes at lunch just to show off.

5.  When Pedro finished, he put the book in his backpack and turned on the TV.  What had Pedro done? ______________________________________

6.  As the seat began to swing back and forth, Tom gripped the safety bar tightly and told himself not to look down.  Where is Tom? ______________________________________

7.  Peggy slammed the door shut behind her and stomped down the stairs.  How does Peggy feel? ______________________________________

8. Journal 11/3: Use the picture to make two inferences. Write what you see (observation) and what you know to make your inferences.