Making Inferences and Identifying Main Ideas

Making Inferences and Identifying Main Ideas

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from text evidence combined with prior knowledge.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of evidence when making an inference?

Back

The most important thing when making an inference is being able to prove it using evidence from the text.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'main idea' refer to?

Back

The main idea is the most important part or idea of the story.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a text?

Back

You can often find the main idea by looking at the first and last sentences of the story.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does prior knowledge play in making inferences?

Back

Prior knowledge helps you connect text evidence to draw conclusions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to support inferences with text evidence?

Back

Supporting inferences with text evidence strengthens your argument and makes it more credible.

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