Inference

Front

What can we infer about a player who is the last one chosen for a team?

Back

The player may not be perceived as a strong or desirable choice by the team.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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

What is the role of prior knowledge in making inferences?

Back

Prior knowledge helps to contextualize information and fill in gaps when interpreting evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is essential for proving an inference?

Back

Evidence from the text is essential for proving an inference.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

How can context clues help in making inferences?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information that can lead to a deeper understanding of the text and support inferences.

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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

What is an example of a situation where one might need to make an inference?

Back

When a character in a story reacts to a situation without explicitly stating their feelings, readers must infer their emotions.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

Why is it important to support inferences with evidence?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What type of questions often require making inferences?

Back

Application-based questions often require making inferences.

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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

What is an example of using evidence to support an inference?

Back

If a character is seen carrying an umbrella on a sunny day, one might infer that they expect rain based on a weather forecast.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1