Stray
in a way that shows fear or shyness
timidly
beating or throbbing in a steady rhythm
pulsating
Restate the question: Why do birds fly south for the winter?
Birds fly south for the winter because....
to write the exact words of a text
cite
Where is the setting of "Stray"?
pay no attention to
ignore
easy to see; very clear
evident
Restate: Why did Jane get angry at Joe?
Jane got angry at Joe because...
an idea formed using the text and background knowledge
inference
Why did Mr. Amos Lacey bring the dog back home?
Mr. Amos Lacey brought the dog back home because the pound will kill the dog after six days.
walked as if tired
trudged
forcefully or energetically
vigorously
Restate: How did the bee get to the hive?
The bee got to the hive by...
words or sentences of a text used to support a reader's answer
textual evidence
The boy in "The Drive-in Movies" cleaned the house and car because he wanted to watch a movie.
very tired
exhausted
pulled back slightly as if in pain
winced
How do you cite textual evidence?
We cite textual evidence by using a sentence starter and copying the exact words of the the text using quotation marks.
an opinion formed after thinking about information
conclusion
Give at least two examples of the boy's character trait.
hard-working, kind, helpful, respectful, loving, smart
extreme hunger
starvation
moved from one place to another
migrated
Why is it important to cite textual evidence?
It is important to cite textual evidence because it supports your answer and makes your answer stronger.
a close study of something, like a text, to understand its parts
analysis
Which story did you like best and why?
The story I liked best was ___________ because __________________