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Evidence V. Inference

Evidence V. Inference. What is said v. what we can understand. EVIDENCE. What is evidence?. Evidence is facts that are plainly stated within a text. . Example:

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Evidence V. Inference

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  1. Evidence V. Inference What is said v. what we can understand

  2. EVIDENCE What is evidence? Evidence is facts that are plainly stated within a text.

  3. Example: When the ball landedinto Mr. Connor’s backyard the kids knew that they would never see itagain. Mr. Connor was infamous for keeping kids out of his yard. He had a high fence and a scary dog that helped to keep kids from trespassing on his property. Every Halloween his porch would be dark and there would be no candy to be found. It was definitely time to look for a new ball, and a new place to play. Mr. Connor was infamous for keeping kids out of his yard. What was Mr. Connor infamous for? Keeping kids out of the yard How do you know that? Where is my evidence? “Mr. Connor was infamous for keeping kids out of his yard.”

  4. Inferring What is inferring? Inferring is reaching a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

  5. Example: When the ball landedinto Mr. Connor’s backyard the kids knew that they would never see itagain. Mr. Connor was infamous for keeping kids out of his yard. He had a high fence and a scary dog that helped to keep kids from trespassing on his property. Every Halloween his porch would be dark and there would be no candy to be found. It was definitely time to look for a new ball, and a new place to play. How does Mr. Connor feel about kids? He doesn’t really like kids. How do we know this? What is my reasoning? Mr. Connor wants kids out of his yard and builds a fence. He doesn’t put out any Halloween candy either.

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