Inference
A student walks into class with wet hair and a dripping umbrella. What can you infer?
It is probably raining outside.
Who is the young girl who plants lima beans in the empty lot?
Kim.
What does the word 'reluctant' mean?
Unwilling or hesitant.
In CER, what does the C stand for?
Claim
What is a summary?
A short retelling of the most important ideas or events in a text.
What is an inference?
A logical conclusion based on text clues and what you already know.
Why does Kim plant lima beans?
To honor and feel connected to her father, who died before she was born.
What does 'transform' mean?
To change something significantly.
What is text evidence?
Details, examples, or quotations from a text that support an answer or claim.
Should a summary include every tiny detail or only the most important information?
Most important information
Jalen keeps checking the clock and tapping his pencil before a presentation. How is he probably feeling? Give one clue.
He is probably nervous or impatient; checking the clock or tapping his pencil is a clue.
What does Ana initially suspect about Kim's activity in the lot?
She suspects Kim may be hiding something illegal, such as drugs.
In 'The students were eager to begin,' what does 'eager' mean?
Excited and ready to do something.
Which is stronger evidence for 'The garden was successful': 'The fence was green' or 'Twenty families grew vegetables there'?
Twenty families grew vegetables there, because it directly supports the garden's success.
What is the difference between a summary and a personal opinion?
A summary objectively tells what the text says; an opinion tells what someone thinks or feels about it.
A character says, 'I'm fine,' but avoids eye contact and wipes away tears. What can you infer, and why?
The character is probably upset, despite saying they're fine. The tears and avoiding eye contact support this.
How does the garden begin changing the neighborhood?
It brings people together, encourages cooperation, and transforms an abandoned lot into a shared space.
What does 'determined' mean in 'She was determined to finish the project'?
Not willing to give up; strongly committed to a goal.
What is the difference between evidence and reasoning?
Evidence is the supporting detail from the text; reasoning explains how that detail proves the claim.
Summarize: 'Maya forgot her project. She called home, but no one answered. Her teacher let her present the next day.'
Maya forgot her project and couldn't get it from home, so her teacher allowed her to present the next day.
A boy studies every night but fails a test. His friend says, 'You never try.' Why might the reader disagree? Use evidence.
The reader knows he studies every night, so the friend's statement is not supported by the evidence.
Why is the title Seedfolks meaningful? Explain both a literal and a deeper meaning.
Literally, the characters plant seeds. Figuratively, they plant the beginnings of friendship, hope, and community.
In 'Despite the setbacks, the community remained resilient,' what does 'resilient' mean? Explain the context clue.
Able to recover from difficulties; 'despite the setbacks' suggests the community kept going.
Claim: 'The character is generous.' Evidence: 'She shared her only lunch with a hungry classmate.' Give one sentence of reasoning.
Sharing her only lunch shows she puts someone else's needs before her own, which demonstrates generosity.
A student writes: 'The garden was amazing! Kim planted beans. Ana watched her. The lot had trash. I would love to visit.' Identify two things to improve.
Remove personal opinions and unnecessary details, and focus on the main events and ideas in an objective summary.