Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or opinion that you form based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean when a month has 30 days?

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It means that the month has a total of 30 days, which is less than the 31 days in some months.

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What is a Leap Year?

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A Leap Year is a year that has an extra day added to February, making it 29 days long instead of 28.

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How can you make inferences about a character's feelings?

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You can make inferences by using observations, prior knowledge, experiences, and details from the text.

Front

What is the shortest month of the year?

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February is the shortest month of the year.

Front

What happens during a flood?

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Floods can cause damage to houses, roads, and buildings, and can leave behind mud, sand, and debris.

Front

What should you do if you see a character in a story acting strangely?

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You should look for clues in the text to infer how the character is feeling.

Front

What is white water rafting?

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White water rafting is an outdoor activity where people paddle a raft on a river with fast-moving water.

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What can you infer if a carpet is wet and squishy around a bathtub?

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You can infer that there is a problem, likely that the bathtub is overflowing.

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What does it mean to observe something?

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To observe means to watch carefully and notice details about something.