Inferences

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What is an inference?

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A smart guess based on evidence.

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Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?

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Jack's eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

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What can you infer if someone has crumbs on their mouth?

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They likely ate something.

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Can you infer the cause of an accident in a picture?

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Yes, by analyzing the details in the picture.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence.

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If Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone and Brad has crumbs on his mouth, what can you infer?

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Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

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True or False: An inference is a wild guess.

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False.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.

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What type of evidence can support an inference?

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Observations, details from a story, or clues in a picture.

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Why is it important to make inferences when reading?

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It helps to understand the deeper meaning of the text.