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Making Inferences
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2. Observation vs. Inference
An observation is anything that you observe and KNOW to be true. If you make an observation, it is a fact. An observation cannot be argued.
An inference is a reasonable guess that you make based on observations. An inference cannot be proven to be true, but makes sense in the situation.
Observation vs. Inference

4. You can make more than one observation about a text or picture.
You can make more than one inference about a text or picture.
An observation could also be an inference.
True or False?

5. Inference or Observation?
Take five minutes to complete the “inference or observation” activity.
Inference or Observation?

6. Adding Support isn’t guess
Remember, and inference is information that ( is / isn't ) in the text. An inference can sometimes be considered a ( guess / fact ).
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Adding Support

7. Fill in the blanks convincing support quotes examples prior knowledge
In order to make a ______________________ inference, you need to back it up with __________________. Support can be in the form of ____________________, ____________________, and/or ___________________________.
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8. Magic Formula In order to get a 3 you MUST use our formula:
I think ______________ because the text says _____________and I know _______________ .
Magic Formula

9. What kind of personality does Alice have?
Everyday after work Quincy took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Susana would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Susana left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight upstairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as she had often said.
What kind of personality does Alice have?
What kind of job does Paul have?