Making Inferences and Summarizing

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of briefly stating the main ideas or points of a text in your own words.

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Why is context important when making inferences?

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Context provides background information and clues that help you understand the situation and make accurate inferences.

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What is a key detail in a text?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea or helps to develop the story.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or by looking for repeated themes or concepts throughout the text.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

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Drawing a conclusion means arriving at a decision or opinion based on the information presented.

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How can you tell if a summary is effective?

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An effective summary captures the main points and key details without including unnecessary information.

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What role do clues play in making inferences?

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Clues are hints or pieces of information in the text that guide readers to make logical inferences.

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What is an example of an inference?

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If a character is shivering and wearing a coat, you might infer that it is cold outside.