monday, 2/14. inference when you combine your own experiences and information from text to draw a...
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InferencesMonday, 2/14
INFERENCE
When you combine your own experiences and information from text to draw a conclusion not directly stated in the text
INFERENCEScenario 1
You see a person leaving Invesco Field (where the Broncos play) wearing the jersey of a Denver Bronco.
What inference can you make about this person?
INFERENCEScenario 1
Inference
You see a person leaving Invesco Field (where the Broncos play) wearing the jersey of a Denver Bronco.
Because this person is wearing Broncos clothing and leaving the stadium where the Broncos play football, I infer that this person is a Broncos fan.
Because this person is wearing Broncos clothing and leaving the stadium where the Broncos play football,
I infer that this person is a Broncos fan.
FROM THE TEXT
CONCLUSION NOT STATED
HOW DO I CHECK MY INFERENCE, TEACHER?
Checking your inference
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
-If they do, good job!-If they don’t, revise your inference.
Checking your inference: Scenario 1
Step 1: This person is a Broncos fan
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
Checking your inference: Scenario 1
Step 2: A Broncos fan would go to games, wear Broncos clothing, and support the Broncos in other ways
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
Checking your inference: Scenario 1
Step 3: My facts listed are part of the text. I made a correct inference!
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
INFERENCEScenario 2
You see a woman leaving Babies R Us carrying diapers and baby food. She gets into a car that has a sign that says “Baby on Board.”
What inference can you make about this person?
INFERENCEScenario 2
Inference
You see a woman leaving Babies R Us carrying diapers and baby food. She gets into a car that has a sign that says “Baby on Board.”
Because she is leaving a store full of supplies for babies and has a sign on her car that says “baby on board,” I infer that this woman has a baby.
Checking your inference: Scenario 2
Step 1: This woman has a baby
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
Checking your inference: Scenario 2
Step 2: A woman with a baby would need diapers, food, clothing, etc for the child. She would also be protective of her child and want to keep it safe.Step 1: Look at your
inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
Checking your inference: Scenario 2
Step 3: My facts listed are part of the text. I made a correct inference!
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
FAULTY INFERENCE
When you make an inference that is not supported by details from the text.
INFERENCEScenario 2
FAULTY Inferences
You see a woman leaving Babies R Us carrying diapers and baby food. She gets into a car that has a sign that says “Baby on Board.”
This woman must own a dog.This woman likes chocolate ice cream.
NOT SUPPORTED BY TEXT
Checking your inference: Scenario 2
Step 1: This person is a owns a dog
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
Checking your inference: Scenario 2
Step 2: A woman who owns a dog would need to buy dog food and toys.
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know
Checking your inference: Scenario 2
Step 3: My facts listed are not part of the text. I need to revise my inference.
Step 1: Look at your inferenceStep 2: As yourself what facts would support your inferenceStep 3: See if the facts you listed match what you know