Inference/Evidence

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is an educated guess about a text based on clues and background knowledge.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What role does background knowledge play in making inferences?

Back

Background knowledge helps to interpret clues in the text and form educated guesses.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How can a polar bear stay warm in the Arctic?

Back

By eating lots of fish, which provides energy and insulation.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What is the most important aspect of making an inference?

Back

The most important aspect is being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is evidence in the context of making inferences?

Back

Evidence is information that supports what you are inferring.

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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

When stating evidence, what should you do?

Back

You should provide clear examples, explain how they support your inference, and relate them back to the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Why is it important to use evidence when making inferences?

Back

Using evidence strengthens your inference and makes it more credible.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What types of clues can help in making inferences?

Back

Clues can include descriptive language, character actions, dialogue, and context.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

How can you improve your inference skills?

Back

You can improve by practicing reading comprehension, analyzing texts, and discussing interpretations.

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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 the difference between a fact and an inference?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6