Inference Flashcard

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What does INFERENCE mean?

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

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What can you infer about Kelly when she stormed into her house and threw down her lunch bag?

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Losing her job made Kelly upset.

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What time of day can you infer it is when Julie is called to help in the kitchen?

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Dinner time.

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

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True.

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What can you infer happened when Grandpa saw his chocolate cake is gone and David has crumbs on his mouth?

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David ate grandpa's chocolate cake.

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What is the purpose of making an inference?

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To understand something that is not directly stated by using clues.

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What is an example of using prior knowledge to make an inference?

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If you see dark clouds, you can infer it might rain.

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What does it mean to use evidence from a text?

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It means to look for clues or information in the story to support your ideas.

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How can you tell if someone is upset without them saying it?

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You can infer it from their actions or expressions.

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What is a clue in a story?

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A piece of information that helps you understand what is happening.