Inferencing

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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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Why is inferencing important in reading?

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Inferencing helps readers understand deeper meanings, make predictions, and connect ideas in a text.

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What clues can help you make inferences?

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Context clues, character actions, dialogue, and descriptions can all provide hints to help make inferences.

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

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Drawing a conclusion means to come to a decision or opinion based on the information presented.

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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 in the context.

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps you understand the meaning of another word or the situation.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If a character is shivering and wearing a coat, you might infer that it is cold outside.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.

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How can illustrations help with inferencing?

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Illustrations can provide visual clues that enhance understanding and help readers make inferences about the text.

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What does it mean to make a prediction?

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Making a prediction means to guess what will happen next in a story based on clues from the text.