Making an inference
True or false: We make inferences everyday.
TRUE! We make inferences every day in our lives.
Good answer!!
Define the idiom:
“Brendan: ‘Do you think he’ll ever stop lying to us?’ William: ‘I doubt it; after all, a leopard never changes its spots.’”
Outstanding!
True or False: Sarcasm is okay to use with anyone.
False! We need to be careful with whom we use sarcasm with.
What made you smile today?
Thank you for sharing.
True or false: Making an inference is a wild guess.
FALSE!!!
When you make an inference, you are making an educated guess.
True or False: 3 steps in reading the room successfully: 1. Stop and don't look, 2. Don't listen, 3. Identify the typical expectation/rules for that situation.
FALSE!
Define the idiom:
I thought we were friends, but the last time I saw him he gave me the cold shoulder.
ignoring someone.
True or False: Can using sarcasm be rude/impolite when used with your parent's and/or work setting?
Nice answer.
What was the highlight of your day today?
Thank you for sharing.
Why should we make a guess/infer what someone is thinking?
It can help us know how we may need to act or what words to say, and even start a conversation with others.
Read the room now: Share everyone's voice tone/pitch, what words we are using, and what everyone is doing?
Define the Idiom
“If you want to ask me, just ask; don’t beat around the bush.”
Act it out:
You had a rough day, and your friend asked your, "Ho was your day?" and you respond, " My day was AMAZING!!!"
Great job!
Share a fun fact that we may not know about you yet.
Thank you for sharing.
What are some clues we can guess how a person is or may be feeling? Give me at least 2 examples (hint there are five)
True or False: Do the rules/expectation ALWAYS stay the same for every place we go (e.g., movie theaters and at the park).
FALSE: The rules and expectations may change depending in our environment.
Nice example!
What are at least two things to notice/observe when someone is using sarcasm?
Tone of voice (e.g., low tone, sound bored)
Facial Expressions (e.g., roll their eyes as they speak, give a wide smile).
Emphasize on certain words, "The dress looks really NICCEEE on you".
If you won the lottery, what would you buy?
Thank you for sharing!
What is an inference?
Using facts, observations, and logic or reasoning to come to an assumption or conclusion
What does reading the room mean?
Is a skill we use to read our environment around us. We observe others and the room and make sure our actions and words match the words and actions of the people around us.
What figurative language have we discussed in our group: Metaphor or Idiom?
Idiom
What does it mean when someone is sarcastic?
It means when people usually say the opposite of what they really mean. Also, their voice sounds the opposite of what their message is communicating.
What's one advice you could share with me?
Great advice!