Text Evidence and Inferencing

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support an idea or conclusion.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess or conclusion based on evidence and prior knowledge.

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How can you tell how a character is feeling?

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You can tell how a character is feeling by looking for clues in the text, such as their actions, dialogue, and descriptions.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where a story occurs.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of using text evidence?

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The purpose of using text evidence is to support your ideas and arguments with concrete examples from the text.

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What can you infer if a character is described as smiling?

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You can infer that the character is likely happy or pleased.

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What does it mean when a character's head is hanging down?

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It often suggests that the character is feeling sad or defeated.

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What is the relationship between lightning and thunder?

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Lightning creates heat, which causes the air to expand and creates the sound of thunder.

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How can prior knowledge help in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge provides context and understanding that helps you interpret clues in the text.