Reading: Reading for Inference & Implied Meaning (Introduction): B1 Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Conclusions Based on Information in the Text

Inference Skills

B1 Lesson 2: Drawing Conclusions

Goal: Use clues in the text + your own knowledge to figure out what is happening (The Conclusion).

1. Key Vocabulary

Conclusion សេចក្តីសន្និដ្ឋាន (Final decision)

Clue តម្រុយ (Evidence)

Evidence ភស្តុតាង (Proof)

Logic ហេតុផល (Thinking clearly)

2. The Logic Equation

How do you find the answer if the text doesn't say it?

1. Text Clues

What I read.

+

2. My Knowledge

What I already know about the world.

=

CONCLUSION

3. Solve the Case

Case File #1: The Wet Floor

"Sarah walked into the house. Her umbrella was dripping water. Her shoes were muddy."

Clues: Umbrella, Water, Mud.
Knowledge: These things happen when it rains.
Conclusion: It is raining outside.

Case File #2: The Empty Plate

"The dog sat by his bowl. He licked his lips. The bowl was completely empty."

Clues: Empty bowl, Licking lips.
Knowledge: Dogs lick lips after eating.
Conclusion: The dog just ate his food.

4. Quick Check

Text: "Tom yawned and rubbed his eyes. He looked at the clock. It was 11:00 PM."

1. What can you conclude? Tom is tired and wants to sleep. Tom is hungry for lunch.

Text: "The room was dark. Everyone whispered 'Surprise!' when Mary opened the door."

2. What is happening? It is a robbery. It is a surprise party.