Inferences

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What is 'Text Evidence'?

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What I can learn from reading the text.

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What can we infer about Kerry's feelings after she smiled and hugged her mother?

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Kerry was happy about what was in the box.

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What can we infer about Rubin when he is digging through his backpack?

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He is looking for his iPod.

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What can we infer about Lauren when she grabs her backpack and shoes to chase the bus?

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Lauren was running late.

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What can we infer about Callie's personality based on her audition for the musical?

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Callie is brave. She is not afraid to go to an audition for the musical.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is an example of text evidence?

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A quote or detail from the text that supports an inference.

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Why is it important to use text evidence when making inferences?

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It helps to support your conclusions and makes them more credible.

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What can we infer if a character is described as frowning?

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The character may be unhappy or upset.

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What does it mean if a character is described as 'frantically searching'?

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The character is searching in a hurried and anxious manner.