Making an Inference
What are two things needed to make an inference?
Text Evidence & Schema
When we see the word "Central Idea" what do we begin to think of?
our stool
what the text is about
Shows what words are important.
Bold words
Italics words
When we see the word "organize" what do we start to think about?
Text Structures:
Descriptive
Chronological Order
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Correct the following sentence:
I went to the store
Add a period at the end of the sentence.
What is another word for infer?
Conclusion
Another word for "Central Idea" is ___________
Main Idea
Explains what a photograph or illustration is about.
Caption
What strategy do we use to determine the meaning of a word?
-Context Clues
-Dictionary
Correct the verb tense:
I goed to the store.
Change "goed" to "went"
Before she went outside, Emma put on a pair of boots and picked up her umbrella?
What can you conclude about the weather outside?
It might be raining outside.
Read: Saint Bernards to the Rescue (paragraph 2)
What is the central idea of the last paragraph?
Saint Bernards helped travelers in many ways.
Divides the text into sections and explains what the sections will be about.
Headings
pre-
prekindergarten
precook
pregame
before
Make the following word plural:
Country
-change the y to i and add es
The dog wagged its tail and barked. Then, it ran to Mr. McNeal and licked his face.
You can infer that the dog is ___________.
happy
Read: Saint Bernards to the Rescue (paragraph 2)
What is a detail that supports the central idea?
Explains information or how something works in a visual way.
Chart
Explain:
Chronological Order
-beginning, next, after, last
Correct the following sentence:
My best friends are Kate Jessica Becky and Tim.
My best friends are Kate, Jessica, Becky, and Tim.
Read: The Best of All Bears (Part 1)
Which conclusion can be made based on the information throughout the passage?
You can tell that Winnie the Pooh is...
a.good at math
b. the name of a real bear
c. not as well-known as A.A. Minnie
d. liked by many people
d. liked by many people
The passage states that children and grown-ups all around the world enjoy Winnie the Pooh stories.
What is the author's purpose of an informational text?
To Inform
To Explain
To Teach
Tells what is in each section.
Heading
Subheading
Explain:
Description
-describes what something looks like
-describes when something was invented
-describes what something does
Correct the following sentence:
That is my moms car.
That is my mom's car.