Reading Strategies

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from text evidence combined with prior knowledge.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What do you do when you determine what you think will happen next in the text?

Back

You predict.

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

Front

What is the term for the time and place of a story?

Back

The setting.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How do you make an inference?

Back

You combine what you know with what the author tells you to come up with something the author doesn't explicitly state.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Who is the main character in a story?

Back

The main character is the person or animal that the story is primarily about.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the purpose of making predictions while reading?

Back

To anticipate future events in the text based on clues and prior knowledge.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What role does context play in making inferences?

Back

Context provides background information and clues that help readers make informed inferences.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How can understanding the setting enhance comprehension?

Back

Understanding the setting helps readers grasp the context, mood, and potential influences on characters and events.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3