Inferring

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

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

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What are context clues?

Back

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

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What is background knowledge?

Back

Connections your brain makes based on things you've already learned or experienced.

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What can you infer if a boy is outside and the buses are gone?

Back

The boy missed his bus.

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What can you infer if only one player is left to choose?

Back

Elliott had a hard time choosing a team member.

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What is a pack?

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A family group of wolves.

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What do wolves have to help them live in different climates?

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Thick fur.

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How many pups do wolves usually have in a litter?

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Four to seven live pups.

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Who helps raise the pups in a wolf pack?

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The whole pack helps in raising the pups.

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What can you infer about wolves if they are mammals?

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Wolves are warm-blooded and have fur.