What is an inference?  An inference is a guess based on evidence.

What are inferences based on?  Evidence in the text  Your own experiences

What clues should you look for?  Character: speech, actions, thoughts, and appearance

Clues for readers  Tone (writer’s attitude)  Choice of words and details

Theme: turning point in a story  How do the main characters change?  What do they learn?

What type of inferences can you make?  Make predictions  Draw conclusions  Make generalizations

Make Predictions  Preview a text  Guess what it is about  Adjust as you read

Draw Conclusions  A conclusion is a judgment based on a consideration of evidence

How do readers draw conclusions?  Examine the text  Look for important details or clues  Use prior knowledge

Make generalizations  A generalization is a broad statement based on specific examples

How do I make a generalization?  Use information from text  Combine it with information you already know to make an inference

Make a generalization  Extend the inference beyond the specific text to the general world