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Inferring Notes

by Jamie Selinger

March 31, 2008

INFERENCE NOTES

 

What

Figuring out something that is not directly stated by using clues in the text (or movie or conversation, etc.)

 

Why

To help you better understand what you read, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE READING IS DIFFICULT.

 

How

TYPES:

        Purpose/Main idea/Theme

        Audience

        Vocab

        Emotion

        Characteristic

        Location

        Time/Era

        Occupation

        Culture

        Object

        Action

        Cause/Effect

        Author’s bias

        Category

        Literary

 

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