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What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

Making an inference means using clues from a story or situation to figure out something that is not directly stated.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Why do penguins stand close together in cold places?

Back

They stand close together to stay warm.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

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

Back

You can infer that they have eaten something.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does it suggest if someone has to put their helmet away after riding a bike?

Back

It suggests that they rode their bike to school.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

If Joe woke up and heard roosters crowing, what time is it likely to be?

Back

It is likely to be morning.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What can you infer if a cake is all gone and someone has crumbs on their mouth?

Back

You can infer that someone ate the cake.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does the word 'infer' mean?

Back

To infer means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

If a character is tired after school, what might they do?

Back

They might take a nap.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What can you infer about Joanna if her hair is messy when she arrives at school?

Back

You can infer that she rode her bike or was in a hurry.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does it mean if someone 'gathers in large groups'?

Back

It means they come together with many others, often for warmth or safety.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4