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What does it mean to make an inference?
What does it mean to make an inference?
Students make an inference, or infer, when they take what is in the text with what they already know and come up with a new idea. We often talk about inferences as reading between the lines. Sometimes we tell students to think about what the author is trying to tell them.
Looking for a way to practice inferences?
Looking for a way to practice inferences?
Consider having your student ruin a good joke. We all know that explaining a joke ruins it, but it is a great way to see that your child can make an inference or help them learn to make inferences. You can use the joke links under fluency resources to find jokes to use, or you can try the link below to try some "What am I?" riddles:
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