Making Inferences

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Using clues and what you already know to come up with an idea.

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How can you tell if a character is sad?

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A character might put their head down and sigh.

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What can you infer if a soccer team is cheering and receives a trophy?

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They won the game.

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What does it indicate if a player is the last one chosen for a team?

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The player may not be very good.

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What detail suggests that someone is hungry?

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Their stomach growls loudly.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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Using surrounding text to understand a difficult word.

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Why is it important to make inferences while reading?

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It helps to understand the deeper meaning of the text.

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What is a clue that a character is excited?

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They might jump up and down or smile widely.

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How can you infer a character's feelings from their actions?

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By observing their behavior and expressions.

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What does it mean to use prior knowledge in making inferences?

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Applying what you already know to understand new information.