Inferences

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What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a smart guess based on evidence.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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How can you tell if someone is feeling sleepy?

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Look for signs such as droopy eyes and heavy eyelids.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What evidence might suggest that a dog ate a sandwich?

Back

Crumbs leading to the dog's bed and a piece of meat in the dog's mouth.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What can you infer if you see crumbs on someone's mouth and a missing cake?

Back

You can infer that the person with crumbs ate the cake.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is the role of evidence in making inferences?

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Evidence provides the basis for making logical conclusions or guesses.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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How can context help in making inferences?

Back

Context provides background information that can clarify the situation and guide conclusions.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is an example of an inference in a story?

Back

If a character is shivering and wearing a light jacket, you can infer that it is cold outside.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Why is it important to support inferences with evidence?

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Supporting inferences with evidence strengthens the validity of the conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What might you infer if a child is holding a broken toy and crying?

Back

You might infer that the child is upset because the toy is broken.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How can you differentiate between a fact and an inference?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.

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