3rd Grade ELA Test Prep-Inferencing

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion or guess based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If you see someone wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, you might infer that it is going to rain.

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What clues can help you make an inference?

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Clues can include descriptions of actions, emotions, settings, and dialogue in a text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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How can you identify the main idea?

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Look for repeated themes, the topic sentence, or summaries of paragraphs.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is context in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps in understanding its meaning.

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings and connect ideas within the text.

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What is a prediction in reading?

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen next in a story based on clues from the text.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behaviors in a story.