Inferencing
Emma grabbed an umbrella and put on her rain boots before leaving. What can you infer?
It is probably going to rain.
Clues: umbrella + rain boots.
Dark clouds are covering the sky, and you hear thunder. What will probably happen next?
It will probably rain/storm.
Which text feature helps you find the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
A. Heading B. Glossary C. Caption D. Index
B. Glossary
Is this a sentence or fragment? "The dog ran."
Sentence
What is the main idea of a text?
The most important point or message the author wants you to understand.
Jake walked into the house with a soaking-wet jacket and muddy shoes. What can you infer about where he was?
Jake was probably outside in the rain/mud.
Clues: soaking-wet jacket + muddy shoes.
Sarah puts on her soccer uniform, grabs her cleats, and gets into the car. Where is she probably going?
She is probably going to soccer practice or a soccer game.
Which text feature tells you what a chapter or section is about?
A. Heading B. Caption C. Glossary D. Diagram
A. Heading
Is this a sentence or fragment? "Because I was tired."
Fragment
What are supporting details?
Facts, examples, or information that explain or support the main idea.
Mia looked at the clock, quickly packed her backpack, and ran toward the bus stop. What can you infer about why she was running?
Mia is probably running because she is about to miss the bus.
Clues: looking at the clock + running toward the bus stop.
The teacher turns off the lights, starts a movie, and tells students to get comfortable. What will probably happen next?
The students will probably watch a movie.
You want to find the page where a book discusses volcanoes. Which text feature would help you?
A. Caption B. Index C. Glossary D. Heading
B. Index
Is this a fragment, sentence, or run-on? "I finished my homework I watched TV."
Run-on
Maria loves reading. She visits the library every Saturday. She also keeps a stack of books beside her bed and reads before going to sleep.
What is the main idea?
Maria loves reading.
Carlos looked at his test, smiled, and showed it to his friend. His friend gave him a high-five. What can you infer about Carlos's test?
Carlos probably did well on his test.
Clues: he smiled + his friend gave him a high-five.
A girl puts bread, cheese, and turkey on the counter. She takes out a frying pan and turns on the stove. What will she probably do next?
She will probably make a grilled cheese/turkey sandwich or cook the food.
A nonfiction book has a picture of a shark with a sentence underneath explaining what the shark is doing. What is the sentence called?
A. Heading B. Caption C. Glossary D. Index
B. Caption
Fix this run-on: "The movie was funny I laughed a lot."
The movie was funny. I laughed a lot. OR
The movie was funny and I laughed a lot.
Exercise is good for your body. It can make your muscles stronger and give you more energy. Exercise can also help keep your heart healthy.
Which detail best supports the main idea?
Any of these:
Lily walked into the kitchen and saw an empty cookie plate. There were crumbs on her shirt, and her brother had chocolate around his mouth. What can you infer happened? Give TWO clues that support your answer.
Lily and her brother probably ate some cookies.
Possible clues:
A character hears thunder, sees lightning, and notices people running from the playground into the school. What will most likely happen next? Explain what clues helped you make your prediction.
It will probably start raining/storming, and the character will likely go inside.
You want to learn what a nonfiction book is mostly about before you read it. Which TWO text features would be most helpful? A. Title B. Index C. Headings D. Glossary
A. Title and C. Headings
"When we got to the park." Is it a fragment, sentence, or run-on? Then fix it.
Fragment.
Ex: When we got to the park, we played.
Many students enjoy having a class pet. A class pet can make the classroom feel more welcoming. Students can learn responsibility by helping take care of the animal. Taking care of a pet can also give students a chance to work together.
What is the main idea and one supporting detail?
Main Idea: Class pets can be beneficial/helpful to students and classrooms.
Supporting Detail #1: Students can learn responsibility.
Supporting Detail #2: Students can work together.