Inferring

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues or information that is not directly stated.

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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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What is a setting in a story?

Back

The setting is where and when a story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

What clues can help you infer the setting?

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Words and descriptions in the text that give hints about the location and time.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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What does it mean if a character is nervous?

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It means the character feels worried or scared about something.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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What is background knowledge?

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Background knowledge is what you already know about a topic that helps you understand new information.

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What are details in a story?

Back

Details are specific pieces of information that describe characters, settings, and events.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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How can you use your experiences to make inferences?

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You can relate what you have experienced in your life to understand characters' feelings or situations.

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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 an example of a clue in a story?

Back

A character's actions or words that suggest how they feel.

Front

What does it mean to form an opinion?

Back

To form an opinion means to have a personal belief or judgment about something.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps you understand the deeper meaning of the text and the characters.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1