Inferencing

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Why is inferencing important in reading?

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Inferencing helps readers understand the deeper meaning of texts, make predictions, and connect ideas, enhancing comprehension.

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What can you infer if a character is described as 'frowning and crossing their arms'?

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You can infer that the character might be upset or unhappy.

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What does it mean to make an educated guess?

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An educated guess is a conclusion based on prior knowledge and available information, rather than random speculation.

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How can context clues help in inferencing?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What can you infer if a person is wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella?

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You can infer that it is likely raining or that it might rain soon.

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What is a key strategy for making inferences while reading?

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A key strategy is to combine information from the text with your own knowledge and experiences.

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What can you infer about a character who is always helping others?

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You can infer that the character is kind and caring.

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

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To draw a conclusion means to make a judgment or decision based on the information available.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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What can you infer if a student is consistently getting good grades?

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You can infer that the student is likely studying hard and understanding the material.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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