Observation vs. Inference

1. Observation vs. Inference

2. Aim: Observation vs. Inference • DO now: What do you know about observation and inference? Talk to your partner and write a few things down that you know about observation and inference.

3. Observation Facts Occurrence • Describing ___________ and _____________ • use our _______ to gather _____________ about the world around us. • Examples: You OBSERVE that Ms. Lee has light brown hair. senses information

4. Inference Conclusion observation • ___________ based on your__________. • Things that you suppose are likely to happen based on what you _________ _______ around you. • Examples: The dog thinks the kitten is cute. See and feel

9. Exit Slip: write O for Observation, I for Inference • A person is carrying sticks. ____ • A stick is holding the bucket of water over the fire. ____ • He is boiling water for dinner. ____ • The men are stuck on a mountain. ____ • The tree does not have leaves on it. ____ • It is cold out there. ___ • The men stuck their skis • in the ground. ____ • 8. The men were skiing. ___ • 9. The men are wearing warm • clothes._____ • 10. The men have backpacks • with them. ____

10. Distinguishing Observation and Inference • Example: Ms. Lee

11. AIM: Observation & Inferences 1. The cat is wearing a hat on it’s head. ______ 2. The cat likes eating frog . ________ • Ms. Lee puts the hat on the cat’s head. _____ • The hat is green. _____ • The cat wants to be a frog. ______ • The cat is white. _____ • The cat like the warm hat. ____ • Do Now: Write O for Observation, I for Inferences 8. It is winter because the cat wears hat. ______

12. Continue: ACTIVITY • Make observation and tell me about this Person! • 1. Observe all the items in the bag. • 2. Make inferences about that person. • 3. Support your inferences.

13. Listening Activity • Ms. Lee will read the poem aloud once • Take notes • Free Write: 5 minutes • Relate to understanding of OBSERVATION and INFERENCE

16. Inference

17. Observation

18. Prediction

19. Inference

20. Observation

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22. Observation

23. Prediction

24. Inference