Inferencing

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What is inferencing?

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Inferencing is the process of drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Why is it important to use evidence when making an inference?

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Using evidence helps to support your inference and makes it more credible and reliable.

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What can you infer if a character is described as looking sad?

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You can infer that something may have upset the character or that they are experiencing a negative emotion.

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What does it mean to 'read between the lines'?

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'Reading between the lines' means to understand the implied meaning or message that is not directly stated in the text.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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Context clues are hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of words or the situation, aiding in making inferences.

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What is a conclusion in the context of inferencing?

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A conclusion is the final decision or judgment you make based on the evidence and reasoning you have gathered.

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What is an example of an inference you might make from a character's actions?

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If a character is running away from a building, you might infer that they are scared or in danger.

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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 and reasoning.

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How can emotions influence inferencing?

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Emotions can affect how we interpret information and make inferences, sometimes leading to biased conclusions.

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What is a scenario where you might need to make an inference?

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When reading a story and a character reacts strongly to a situation, you might need to infer why they are reacting that way.