Inferencing FLASHCARD

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support an interpretation or conclusion.

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What does the main idea of a text represent?

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The main idea of a text is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or summarizing the key points discussed in the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings, fill in gaps, and connect ideas within the text.

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What does it mean to support an idea with evidence?

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Supporting an idea with evidence means providing facts, examples, or details from the text that back up your interpretation or claim.

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What is a conclusion in the context of reading comprehension?

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A conclusion is a judgment or decision reached after considering the information presented in the text.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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Why is it important to use context clues when reading?

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Context clues help readers understand unfamiliar words or phrases by providing hints or information from the surrounding text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.