Inferencing

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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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 can you infer if someone wins a competition?

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You can infer that the person has skills or talents related to the competition.

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What does it mean to set a goal?

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Setting a goal means deciding on something you want to achieve and planning how to reach it.

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How can you tell if someone is good at a sport?

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You can infer they are good at a sport if they score points, win games, or receive awards.

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What is a clue in a text?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you understand the meaning or context of the text.

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What does it mean to make a prediction while reading?

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Making a prediction means guessing what will happen next in the story based on clues.

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

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You can infer feelings by observing how someone behaves, such as smiling when happy or frowning when sad.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If a character is carrying an umbrella, you can infer that it might be raining.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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Analyzing a text means examining its parts to understand its meaning and how it works.