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A reader's background knowledge to understand the text.
text
fiction
inferences
schema
A book or other printed work.
inferences
fiction
text
schema
Facts to prove that the information in the text is true.
cite
evidence
non-fiction
inferences
An idea that is based on clues from the story and what you already know.
schema
details
inference
text
Provides information to prove, clarify, and support an idea
details
text
evidence
schema
I waited patiently for my dinner to be brought to the table. All of our food was carried over on a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating dinner also. After dinner, dad left the waitress a tip. Where am I?
zoo
restaurant
circus
mall
Sometimes we have to "read between the lines." Authors don't tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.
True
False
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures, dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheep dogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
There are many breeds of dogs.
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
Sheepdogs are very gentle and loyal.
Every day after work, Paul took off his muddy boots on the steps of the front porch. What can you INFER about the type of work that Paul does?
Paul is a lawyer.
Paul is a P.E. teacher.
Paul is a farmer.
Paul is a cook.
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