Inferences

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is using clues and what you already know to come up with an idea.

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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 you tell if someone is hungry?

Back

You can infer someone is hungry if their stomach growls loudly.

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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 use context clues?

Back

Using context clues means looking at the surrounding words and sentences to understand the meaning of a word or situation.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What can you infer if someone is hailing a taxi?

Back

You can infer that they need transportation, possibly because their own car is not available.

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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 a key detail that indicates a setting?

Back

A key detail that indicates a setting can be descriptions of the environment, like a chalkboard menu in an ice cream shop.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does it mean to make a prediction?

Back

Making a prediction means guessing what might happen next based on clues and prior knowledge.

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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 you infer the mood of a character?

Back

You can infer the mood of a character by observing their actions, expressions, and dialogue.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is the importance of background knowledge in making inferences?

Back

Background knowledge helps you connect new information with what you already know, making it easier to draw conclusions.

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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 can you infer about a character who is limping?

Back

You can infer that the character may be injured or in pain.

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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 draw a conclusion?

Back

Drawing a conclusion means coming to a decision or opinion based on the information and clues available.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1