Inferences

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion or judgment based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What are context clues?

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Clues from the text that give you hints and can be used as evidence.

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What can you infer if a character is looking sad and their dog is comforting them?

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The character may be feeling lonely or upset.

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If someone is whispering about being nervous before a performance, what can you infer?

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They are likely feeling anxious about being watched.

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What does it mean if a character is left with only one choice in a game?

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It may suggest that the other options were not preferred or available.

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What can you infer if a character is helping set the table?

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It is likely mealtime or a gathering is about to happen.

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If a character is moving to a new place, what might they be feeling?

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They could be feeling excited, nervous, or sad about leaving.

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What does it mean to make a judgment based on a character's actions?

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It means to draw conclusions about their feelings or personality based on what they do.

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If a character is choosing players for a team and only one is left, what can you infer about that player?

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They may not be the most preferred choice.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A word or phrase in a sentence that helps you understand the meaning of another word.