inference

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What is inference?

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Inference is the process of drawing conclusions or making guesses 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

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Why is inference important in reading?

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Inference helps readers understand deeper meanings, make predictions, and connect ideas that are not directly stated in the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What can you infer from a character's actions?

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You can infer a character's feelings, motivations, or personality traits based on how they behave in different situations.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does it mean to infer the cause of an event?

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To infer the cause of an event means to determine what led to that event based on clues or evidence.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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How can pictures help with inference?

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Pictures provide visual clues that can help you make inferences about what is happening or what has happened.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is a clue in the context of inference?

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A clue is a piece of information or evidence that helps you make an inference.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Can you infer emotions from facial expressions?

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Yes, you can infer emotions by observing facial expressions, such as a smile indicating happiness or a frown indicating sadness.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What is an example of making an inference in daily life?

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If you see someone with an umbrella, you might infer that it is raining outside.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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How does context help with making inferences?

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Context provides background information that can help you understand the situation better and make more accurate 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

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence that may not be directly stated.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6