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MacBeth. Inferences and Predictions. What is an Inference?. (Noun) A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. May be used as a verb: (Verb) For today’s assignment, students will infer from clues in the text. What is a Prediction?.
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MacBeth Inferences and Predictions
What is an Inference? • (Noun) A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. • May be used as a verb: • (Verb) For today’s assignment, students will infer from clues in the text.
What is a Prediction? • (Noun) To foretell the future; what will happen next based on the story. • May be used as a verb: • (Verb) For today’s assignment, students will predict outcomes based on clues in the text.
What is the Difference? • Predictions: • Use clues from the text • Predictions are proven • Ask you to question yourself • Predictions can be made before and during reading • Inferences: • Use clues from the text • Inferences are guesses • Ask you to question the story • Inferences can only be made during reading
Let’s Practice! • While watching the following commercials, see you you can infer or predict anything about them. • Remember– you must use clues from the video to do this