Inferencing

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of using text evidence and what you already know to make a logical conclusion or guess about something that is not directly stated in the text.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need text evidence and your own background knowledge.

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Why is setting goals important?

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Setting goals helps you plan for the future and gives you direction and motivation.

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What can you infer if someone wears pajamas to school?

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It might be Pajama Day at school.

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What does winning a storytelling contest suggest about a person?

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It suggests that the person is creative.

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If a character is sad in a story, you might infer that something bad happened to them.

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What does it mean to use text evidence?

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Using text evidence means referring to specific parts of the text to support your inference or conclusion.

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What can you infer if a coach walks away without speaking after a student forgets their gym clothes?

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You can infer that the coach is frustrated or disappointed.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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

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How can you tell if an inference is correct?

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An inference is correct if it is supported by evidence from the text and makes sense based on what you know.