Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or opinion that is formed based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What role do context clues play in making inferences?

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Context clues help us gather information to make educated guesses about what is happening in a text.

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What is a librarian?

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A librarian is a person who works in a library, helping people find and organize books and information.

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What does it mean to use text evidence?

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Using text evidence means referring to specific parts of a text to support your understanding or conclusions.

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What is schema?

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Schema refers to the background knowledge and experiences a reader brings to a text, which helps them understand and make inferences.

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How can pictures help in making inferences?

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Pictures can provide visual context that helps readers understand the emotions, actions, or settings in a story.

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What is the importance of the title in a text?

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The title can give clues about the main idea or theme of the text, helping readers make inferences.

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What does it mean to choose the appropriate inference?

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Choosing the appropriate inference means selecting the conclusion that best fits the evidence or clues provided in the text or image.

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If you see someone with a wet umbrella, you might infer that it is raining outside.