Making Inferences

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What is making inferences?

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Making inferences 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 context important in making inferences?

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Context provides background information and clues that help us understand the situation better, allowing us to make more accurate inferences.

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What are clues in a text?

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Clues are hints or pieces of information that help readers understand the meaning or context of a situation, which can lead to inferences.

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How can emotions help in making inferences?

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Emotions can provide insight into characters' feelings and motivations, helping readers infer what might happen next or why a character acts a certain way.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If a character is wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, you might infer that it is likely to rain.

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What role does prior knowledge play in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge allows readers to connect new information with what they already know, enhancing their ability to make inferences.

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What is a textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support an inference or conclusion.

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How can illustrations aid in making inferences?

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Illustrations can provide visual clues that help readers infer details about the setting, characters, or events in a story.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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How do questions help in making inferences?

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Asking questions encourages deeper thinking and prompts readers to look for clues and evidence to support their inferences.

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