Understanding Inferences

What is the main purpose of making inferences while reading?

• To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning

• To summarize the text

• To memorize details

• To identify the main idea

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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Which of the following is a clue that can help you make an inference about a character?

• The title of the book

• The character's actions and dialogue

• The number of pages in the book

• The author's biography

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What should you combine with textual clues to make a logical inference?

• Your background knowledge

• The book's publication date

• The genre of the book

• The author's writing style

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is practicing making inferences beneficial?

• It improves overall reading skills and critical thinking

• It helps you read faster

• It makes the text shorter

• It helps you memorize the text

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If a character is described as shivering and wrapping their arms around themselves, what can you infer?

• The character is cold

• The character is hungry

• The character is tired

• The character is angry

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1