Inferencing
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.
I can infer that...
a. Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
b. Maggie lives close to school.
c. Maggie is never late for school.
d. Maggie is excited about going to school.
b. Maggie lives close to school
Editing the following sentence for punctuation.
At the soccer game the fans cheered clapped and stamped their feet
At the soccer game, the fans cheered, clapped and stamped their feet.
After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was
studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party.
What character trait does Mae demonstrate?
Mae shows honesty, integrity, and courage.
Sometime in December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith was teaching gym at the YMCA
College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was raining, and Dr. Naismith was trying to keep his
students active. He wanted them playing a vigorous game that would keep them moving. He
rejected a few ideas that were too rough. Then Naismith had his breakthrough. He wrote out the
rules for a game with peach baskets fixed to ten-foot elevated tracks. Naismith's students played
against one another, passing the ball around and shooting it into the peach baskets. Dribbling
wasn't a part of the original game. Also it took a while to realize that the game would run more
smoothly if the bottoms of the baskets were removed. But this game grew to be one of the most
popular sports in America today. Can you guess which one?
Summarize this paragraph in one sentence. Be specific and clearly explain the main idea.
This paragraph is about the invention of basketball.
What are the 3 types of POV?
First person
Second Person
Third Person
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
I can infer that...
a. Hudson is an auto mechanic.
b. Hudson enjoys his job.
c. Hudson works as a plumber.
d. Hudson is a truck salesman.
c. Hudson works as a plumber.
Edit the sentence for grammar.
cuba is the largest of the caribbean islands.
Cuba is the largest Caribbean island.
Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's
house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his lawn
mower.
What character trait does Andy demonstrate?
Andy is helpful.
Dolphins are good learners. They learn to play games. They learn to do tricks. Trainers have taught dolphins how to save lives. One trainer even taught his dolphins to clean out their tank. For each piece of trash they brought him, he gave them a fish
Summarize this paragraph in one sentence. Be specific and clearly explain the main idea.
Dolphins are really smart animals who learn quickly.
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
Second Person
Nicole came out of the elevator in her
apartment building. She ran to the curb and
held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she
hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345
45th Street.”
What can you infer about where Nicole lives?
Nicole lives in a city.
Correct the following spelling for grammar and punctuation.
The new techer a nervos young woman droped her books.
The new teacher, a nervous young woman, dropped her books.
Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way
at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet.
The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson quit trying to change the channel and
just watched whatever was playing.
What character trait does Orson demonstrate?
Orson is lazy.
The first U.S. zoo opened in Philadelphia in 1874.Visitors were
thrilled to see animals from all over the world. The zoo had six
giraffes, an elephant named Jennie, and many colorful birds. It also
had some animals from Australia. People were amazed at the
kangaroos, wombats, and dingoes.
Summarize this paragraph in one sentence.
This is about the first zoo in the US and the different animals it had.
Suzie applied the lipstick to her lips. She had never done this before. She smacked her lips like she had seen other women do in the movies and looked in the mirror. She felt unsure about what she saw. She turned to her friend Donna and asked, "How do I look?" Donna gasped and said, "You look breathtaking, Suzie." Suzie smiled. She was grateful for these words, even though she didn't believe them.
Third Person
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his
emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand,
Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find
something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him
a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room.
Boom! Mom sighed.
How was Max feeling and why?
Max was feeling upset because he could not go outside because of bad weather.
Correct the sentence for spelling and punctuation.
We brougt food drinks music and games to the family reunon.
We brought food, drinks, music and games to the family reunion.
Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a
spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked
salmon while waiting for help.
What character trait does Eric demonstrate?
Eric is resourceful.
Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the key to
making perfect cookies is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin with, read your
cookie recipe thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all the necessary ingredients
before you continue. Next, use good tools and utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as
good as his or her tools. By using good tools you minimize mistakes and improve the quality of
your product. Last, use top quality ingredients. Unlike characters in fairytales, you can't turn lead
into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you'll create inferior products. So, to make perfect
cookies you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon appetite!
Summarize this paragraph in one sentence. Be specific and clearly explain the main idea.
The paragraph explains how to make perfect cookies.
What pronouns does EACH POV use?
First: I, me, we, us
Second: you
Third: them, they
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
What happened to the window?
The window broke because Tommy through a ball through it.
Correct the sentence for punctuation
Go outside and play, said mother
“Go outside and play,” said mother.
It was Halloween and Valarie was dressed as Princess Rosemary from her favorite TV show, The
Princess Club. As Valarie was collecting candy, she noticed another little girl wearing a Princess
Rosemary costume. Valarie began rolling around on the ground and screaming about how she wants to
be the only Princess Rosemary. Valarie's tantrum continued long after the other Princess Rosemary
vanished from sight.
What character trait does Valarie demonstrate?
Valarie is spoiled, unreasonable, immature.
Many people use the words cyborg and android interchangeably, but these words have
different meanings. Both refer to beings powered by robotics, but an android is powered entirely
by machinery. Cyborgs are partly powered by a living organism. They also look different.
Androids may be completely mechanical, but they are designed to look like humans. They may
have synthetic skin, hair, and other human-like features. Cyborgs are usually designed in a way
that accents their robotic modifications. A cyborg's mechanically enhanced eye may cast a red
light or have a chrome plate surrounding it, for instance. So you see, though the terms cyborg
and android seem similar, they refer to different things.
Summarize this paragraph in one sentence. Be specific and clearly explain the main idea.
This paragraph compares and contrasts androids and cyborgs.
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
What POV is this paragraph written in?
First person