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WHAT IS IT?
Inferencing is the process of drawing a conclusion by using clues and observations from text, illustrations, or visual interpretation. Oftentimes what we can infer from a text is something the author means, but does not say.

==**WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? ** == When students infer, they are making connections from clues they have observed in the text to their background knowledge. This connection allows students to apply what they know to something that is more abstract or they are unsure of. It is important for students to learn this strategy because it is not only helpful in the classroom, but with everyday occurrences as well. Students can use this comprehension strategy to improve their peer interaction skills as well as become more aware of what nonverbal body language can really say about a person.

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