Making Inferences

An Inference is a reasoned guess based on what you know.
It may not be correct but there is a good chance it is.
Best guess given the info you have.
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View the slides. Write a short statement explaining what you think is happening in the photo. Choose at least 25 to write a short statement. Use 3 words when possible.Example # 1 Joy of accomplishment.

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    How to make inferences in written materials.
    
    

Literal meaning

Notice details anything unusual? Why is it included?

Add up facts

Clues look for them

What is author's purpose

Verify...

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page 128 put letters next to number

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page 127 Put a R behind the number if reasonable

1. 2.. 3... 4.... 5.

page 131 put a R beside number if reasonable.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Critical Reading Chapter 6 page 133 CMS 185

FACT or Opinion?
Expert Opinion?
Page 135 put F ..O.. EO beside number.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.


Author's Purpose page 139

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Tone Chapter 6c CMS 185 page 140

Tone helps you interpret what author is saying.
Would you mind closing the door?
Tone is attitude author conveys.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setting_tone
http://www.ehow.com/how_2172980_identify-writers-tone.html
Page 141-142
optimistic, angry, admiring, bitter, humorous, formal, sarcastic, informative, nostalgic.
page 142 positive/ negative or nuetral tone?
choose one of these three and then the word from list on 141.

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