Inferences

Front

What does Inference mean?

Back

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. True or False?

Back

True

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

How might a character act if he felt sad?

Back

Put his head down and sigh.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?

Back

Sleep during the day and hunt at night.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What can the reader infer is happening when Braden looks out the window and sees a lonely house?

Back

Braden is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the purpose of making an inference?

Back

To understand deeper meanings in a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What clues can help you make an inference?

Back

Words, actions, and feelings described in the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is prior knowledge?

Back

What you already know about a topic before reading.

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CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Front

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

Back

It helps support your ideas and makes them stronger.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What might you infer if a character is smiling?

Back

The character is likely happy or pleased.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1