Making Inferences

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What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

To make an inference means to come to a conclusion based on clues or evidence, rather than being told directly.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is a clue?

Back

A clue is a piece of information that helps you figure something out.

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Why is it important to make inferences?

Back

Making inferences helps us understand stories and situations better by using hints and clues.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What can you infer if someone is crying?

Back

You can infer that they might be sad or upset.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What does it mean if something is melting?

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Melting means that something is turning from solid to liquid, usually because it is getting warm.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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If you see someone running fast, what can you infer?

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You can infer that they might be in a hurry or excited.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What can you infer if a dog is barking loudly?

Back

You can infer that the dog might be excited, scared, or trying to get attention.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does it mean to listen carefully?

Back

Listening carefully means paying close attention to what someone is saying.

Front

If a student has a big smile, what can you infer?

Back

You can infer that the student is happy.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What can you infer if the ground is wet?

Back

You can infer that it might have rained recently.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1