Inference and Theme

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What is inference?

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Inference is a conclusion or opinion that you form based on evidence and reasoning, rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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How can you tell if someone rode a bike to school?

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You can look for clues like a helmet or messy hair.

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What does it mean to infer something?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues or information.

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What is a clue in a story?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you understand the story better.

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Why might an author not state the theme directly?

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An author may want readers to think and discover the theme on their own.

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What is an example of a theme?

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An example of a theme is friendship, which can be shown through characters helping each other.

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What does it mean if a character is waiting?

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It means the character is staying in one place until something happens.

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What can messy hair suggest about a character?

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Messy hair can suggest that the character was in a hurry or did something active, like riding a bike.

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What is a candy store?

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A candy store is a place where you can buy different types of candy.