Writing
Name 5 capitalization errors in this sentence, "james drove through the town trying to get to his favorite restaurant only to find that it had been closed since five oclock."
James drove through the town, trying to get to his favorite restaurant, only to find that it had been closed since five o'clock.
True or false: you can only infer from a text?
False, you can infer from photos or art as well.
What is the central idea?
The main point or most important message that a text is trying to convey.
“The room was frigid, so Marcus zipped his coat and rubbed his hands together.” What does frigid mean?
It was very cold
A detail from a passage that directly supports your answer is called this.
What is the first part of the writing process?
Prewrite
What is the definition of an inference?
A logical conclusion that you reach by combining evidence from the text and what we already know about the text.
A topic is a general and brief description, similar to a genre or category.
“Maya slammed her locker shut, crossed her arms, and refused to speak.” What can you infer about Maya?
She is angry or upset.
When you use the author’s exact words as evidence, you are doing this.
Quote or cite
Name two other parts of the writing process.
Draft, revise, edit, publish
What is the difference between an inference and a guess?
An inference uses evidence to support it, a guess in conjecture based on nothing.
What is the central idea formula?
A passage explains that exercise improves health, reduces stress, and helps people sleep better. What is the central idea?
exercise has several benefits for physical and mental health
When you put evidence from the text into your own words while keeping the original meaning, you are doing this.
Paraphrase
What is brainstorming?
The process of thinking and putting down as many details as possible onto paper.
What is the inference formula?
Evidence+Reasoning=Inference
What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?
A topic is usually a loose description no longer than three words, while a central idea is a complete thought.
“Jordan studied every night, asked his teacher for help, and completed every assignment.” What evidence best supports the inference that Jordan is determined to succeed?
he studied every night, sought help, and completed all his work
A student writes, “Marcus is nervous because the text says his hands were shaking before he entered the room.” The phrase about his shaking hands serves as this part of the response.
Text evidence
What is it called when a teacher has specific requirements for how a paper or essay is set up or constructed?
Formatting
Is the phrase, "Alan is not qualified," a guess or an inference?
Guess
What is the very important skill that is illustrated here, Molly was angry, therefore she did not do her homework."
Cause and effect
“Although the trail was treacherous, the hikers continued carefully, gripping nearby branches and avoiding the loose rocks beneath their feet.” Based on context clues, what does treacherous most likely mean, and what evidence supports your answer?
It is dangerous or difficult to travel? Evidence: the hikers move carefully, grip branches, and avoid loose rocks.
Read: “Elena checked the clock three times, packed her bag twice, and stood beside the door ten minutes early.” What inference is best supported by the evidence?
Elena is anxious, excited, or eager to leave