Using Details for Inference
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Objective
I can use details from a text to make an inference about the characters' feelings.
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Practice
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What is an inference, and why is it important for understanding characters in a story?
When you read a story, what types of clues might help you infer how a character is feeling? Provide two examples.
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Exit ticket
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“Read the following scenario: A boy walks into a room where his friends are playing video games, but he stands quietly in the corner with his arms crossed. What inference can you make about his feelings? What clues led you to that conclusion? Consider this situation: A girl receives a letter in the mail and her eyes widen with excitement, followed by a big smile. What inference can you make about her feelings? What details from the scenario support your inference?”
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