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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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