Making Inferences Fiction and Non-Fiction

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is a fiction text?

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Fiction text is a narrative that is created from the imagination, not based on real events.

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What is a non-fiction text?

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Non-fiction text provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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Context clues are words or phrases in the text that help you understand the meaning of something or make an inference.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What can you infer if a character is shivering?

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You can infer that the character is cold.

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What does it mean if a character is described as 'munching on lunch'?

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It means the character is eating their lunch, possibly enjoying it.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue helps to reveal character emotions, relationships, and advance the plot.

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What can you infer about a storm if trees are bent over?

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You can infer that the storm is very strong, possibly a hurricane or tornado.

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What does it mean if someone 'kicked their desk' in frustration?

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It means the person is upset or angry about something.