Inference and Evidence

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What does explicit mean?

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Evidence that is directly stated in the text.

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What is the importance of citing text evidence when reading literature?

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It supports your analysis of the most important details and events of a story.

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What are you looking for when a question asks for textual evidence?

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Clues (proof) within the text.

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What is making an inference?

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Making an educated guess about a text based on clues and background knowledge.

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What is NOT a supporting detail about the peregrine falcon?

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The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird.

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What is inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is evidence in reading?

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Information from the text that supports your understanding or analysis.

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Why is background knowledge important in making inferences?

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It helps you connect what you already know to the new information in the text.

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What is a clue in a text?

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A hint or piece of information that helps you understand the meaning.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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By looking for the most important point or message the author is trying to convey.