Inferences

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Inferences

• Chapter 11

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Read Around the Text
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Educated Guesses

• An inference or conclusion is an idea that is
  suggested by the facts or details in a passage
• A valid inference is a logical conclusion based
  on evidence
• Practice (p. 505)

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Making VALID Inferences

• An invalid inference is a false inference that is
  not based on the details, or facts in the text or
  on reasonable thinking
• V verify and value the facts (vs. opinion)
• A assess prior knowledge
• L learn from the text (context clues, thought
  patterns, supporting details)
• I investigate for bias (your personal view)
• D detect contradictions
• Practice (p. 516, 524, 527)