Inferring

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues and information you have.

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What is background knowledge?

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Background knowledge is what you already know about a topic that helps you understand new information.

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CCSS.RF.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of words or ideas.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when a story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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How can you tell how a character feels?

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You can tell how a character feels by looking at their actions, words, and the details the writer gives.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion you reach based on evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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Why are clues important in reading?

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Clues help you understand the story better and make guesses about what will happen next.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What does it mean to make a connection?

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Making a connection means relating what you read to your own experiences or knowledge.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a word or phrase that helps you understand a difficult word.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the purpose of inferring while reading?

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The purpose of inferring is to understand deeper meanings and feelings in the text.

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CCSS.RF.1.3F

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.5.4C