Higher Order Inference (HOI)

Simple inference

Give 2 inferences, and get relevant evidence from the source.
Look at the question:
- What does this source tell you/show you (ISSUE)

Always look at issue AND guiding questions PLUS background information and put the source into context

Higher order inference

2 inferences with PURPOSE (hit highest level)
P – purpose
O – outcome
A – intended audience
R – Response/impact

action and reaction that the cartoonist/writer wants the audience to do/to have

the source wants audience to [key verb] [issue] and respond [in particular way]
the cartoonist/writer wants the [audience] to feel [key verb/adjective] [reiterate inference] so that [reaction from audience]

how to get intended audience – look at the provenance. put yourself in the shoes of the author/writer.

valid inference + evidence + intended audience + outcome

ALL LINKED!