inference

Front

What is inference?

Back

Inference is a conclusion or judgment reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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

Why is it important to use evidence when making an inference?

Back

Using evidence helps to support your inference 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 does it mean to infer something?

Back

To infer means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning.

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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 making an inference?

Back

If you see someone with an umbrella, you might infer that it is going to rain.

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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 facts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

How can context clues help in making inferences?

Back

Context clues provide hints or information that can help you understand the meaning of a text and make inferences.

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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 a key component of making a good inference?

Back

A key component is using prior knowledge along with the information presented.

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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 does it mean if a character's actions suggest something about their feelings?

Back

It means you can infer their feelings based on how they behave.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

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

Back

When reading a story and trying to understand a character's motivations.

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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 the reader in making inferences?

Back

The reader actively engages with the text to draw conclusions based on the information provided.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1