Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need background knowledge and clues from the text.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings and connect ideas.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is background knowledge?

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Background knowledge is the information and experiences a reader already has that helps them understand new information.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

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What are clues from the text?

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Clues from the text are hints or pieces of information provided by the author that help readers make inferences.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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How can emotions of characters help in making inferences?

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Understanding a character's emotions can provide insight into their actions and motivations, aiding in making inferences.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What does it mean to 'read between the lines'?

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'Reading between the lines' means to understand the implied meaning or message that is not directly stated.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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What is a textual clue?

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A textual clue is a word, phrase, or sentence in the text that provides information to help readers make inferences.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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How can context help in making inferences?

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Context provides the surrounding information that can clarify the meaning of a situation or statement, aiding in inference.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If a character is shivering and wearing a coat, you might infer that it is cold outside.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1