Why does Miss Kepley emphasize the importance of inference as a lifelong skill?

Making Inferences in Reading Comprehension

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3rd - 5th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because it is only used in academic settings.
Because it is only important for reading fiction.
Because it is a skill that is rarely used in real life.
Because it is a skill that will be used throughout life.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason Miss Kepley does not prefer the term 'educated guess' for inference?
She wants students to use clues rather than guess.
She thinks guessing is faster.
She prefers students to memorize information.
She believes guessing is always incorrect.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does inference help in understanding the author's meaning?
By reading only the first and last paragraphs.
By ignoring the text and focusing on personal opinions.
By focusing solely on the author's biography.
By using clues from the text to understand the author's intentions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors use inference in their writing?
To confuse readers with unnecessary details.
To engage readers by allowing them to read between the lines.
To ensure readers memorize every detail.
To make the story longer and more tedious.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'reading between the lines' mean in the context of inference?
Reading the text multiple times.
Ignoring the text completely.
Focusing only on the text's vocabulary.
Understanding the hidden meanings not directly stated.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of using clues from the text in making inferences?
To ignore the author's intentions.
To understand the author's meaning and intentions.
To rewrite the story in your own words.
To focus only on the text's vocabulary.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about the author's intention if they don't explicitly state everything?
The author wants the reader to memorize the text.
The author wants the reader to engage and infer meaning.
The author wants to confuse the reader.
The author is not sure about the story.
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