Inference/Evidence

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What is inference?

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Inference is making an educated guess about a text based on clues and background knowledge.

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What is evidence in a text?

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Evidence is the information or details from the text that support a conclusion or inference.

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Why is evidence important when making an inference?

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Evidence is important because it helps to prove your inference and shows that it is based on facts from the text.

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What does it mean to make an educated guess?

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Making an educated guess means using what you know and clues from the text to come to a conclusion.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word or the situation.

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How can you identify evidence in a story?

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You can identify evidence by looking for specific details or statements that support your understanding of the characters' feelings or actions.

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What is a text talker?

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A text talker is a phrase or expression used to explain your reasoning, such as 'The reason I think this is...'.

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What should you do when stating evidence?

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When stating evidence, you should use a complete sentence and clearly explain how it supports your inference.

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What is the role of background knowledge in making inferences?

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Background knowledge helps you connect what you already know to the information in the text, making your inferences more accurate.

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What is a key component of making an inference?

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A key component is being able to prove your inference by using evidence from the text.