Inferences

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What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

To make an inference means to come to a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 an inference?

Back

If you see someone wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, you can infer that it might be raining.

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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 does 'not enough evidence to know' mean?

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It means that there isn't sufficient information to make a clear conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

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Why might someone feel scared after breaking something?

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They might feel scared because they are worried about getting in trouble.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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What can you infer if someone is hailing a taxi?

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You can infer that they need a ride somewhere.

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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 does it mean if shoes are described as 'crooked shoes'?

Back

It means that the shoes were not made for the right or left foot, but were the same shape for both.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What can you infer about a person who lives in a big city?

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They might use public transportation like taxis or buses often.

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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 key detail to consider when making an inference?

Back

Look for clues in the situation or context that help you understand what is happening.

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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 someone expresses joy?

Back

It means they are feeling very happy or excited about something.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How can you tell if shoes fit well?

Back

If they are comfortable and do not pinch or hurt your feet.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5