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What is an inference, and how can you use textual evidence to create one? Introduce your developing readers to the world of inferencing with this presentation. Terms are defined, and several examples are shown. The class works together to create inferences for a series of pictures. Then they look at statements and attempt to identify the textual evidence that would support each statement. 

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textual evidence, evidence, inferences

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inference, making an inference, textual evidence, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
28

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