6th grade Inference Flashcard

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What is an inference?

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An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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You need evidence from the text and your prior knowledge.

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True or False: You can use text evidence to make inferences.

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True

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What can you infer happened to her coffee?

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Her son drank her coffee.

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True or False: Authors always tell us everything in a text.

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False

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What does it mean to 'read between the lines'?

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It means to understand the deeper meaning or implications of the text that are not explicitly stated.

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Why is it important to cite text evidence?

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To support your analysis of the most important details and events of a story.

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True or False: Inferences are directly written in the text.

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False

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What is the role of prior knowledge in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge helps you connect what you already know to the information in the text.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is specific details or quotes from the text that support your understanding or analysis.