Inference
Liam zipped up his jacket and grabbed an umbrella before heading out.
Question: What can you infer?
It is raining or about to rain
What is theme?
The message or lesson of a story
Text organized by time order is called
Chronological
The puppy was timid, hiding behind the couch.
What does timid mean in the sentence?
shy
What does the “R” in RACE stand for?
Restate
Ava kept checking her phone and pacing back and forth before the results were posted.
Question: What can you infer?
She is nervous or anxious
In a story, a character keeps trying even after failing. What might be the theme of this story?
perseverance leads to success
don't give up
Because the storm hit, the power went out.
What type of text structure is this?
Cause & Effect
The plan was feasible and could be completed quickly.
What does feasible mean in the sentence?
possible
What does the “C” stand for?
Cite evidence
Noah stayed after practice, running drills long after his teammates had left.
Question: What can you infer?
He is determined or hardworking
A community works together to rebuild after a storm. What might be a theme?
teamwork helps overcome challenges
The school had a bullying problem, so they created a peer support program.
Which text structure is this an example of?
Problem & Solution
What are context clues?
Hints in the text that help determine word meaning
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that the character is nervous?
A. “He walked into the room.”
B. “He looked at the floor and fidgeted with his hands.”
C. “The room was bright.”
D. “He sat down.”
B. “He looked at the floor and fidgeted with his hands.”
Caleb reread the directions twice before beginning, occasionally glancing at the example problem.
Question: What can you infer?
He wants to be careful/understand before starting.
What detail BEST supports the theme that perseverance leads to success?
A. The character failed the test once
B. The character studied every night for a month
C. The character talked to a friend
D. The character went to school
B. The character studied every night for a month
Cats are independent, while dogs are more social.
Of the following, which text structure is this an example of?
Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution, Compare & Contrast, Chronological Order
Compare & Contrast
Which sentence has a more positive connotation?
She was very confident.
She was very arrogant.
She was very confident.
Which TWO pieces of evidence BEST support that the character is responsible?
A. He forgot his homework
B. He completed his chores without being reminded
C. He helped a friend study
D. He went outside
B. He completed his chores without being reminded
C. He helped a friend study
The author describes the setting as “crumbling walls and flickering lights.”
Question: Using inferencing skills, what is the mood?
The mood is eerie or tense
Match each passage to the correct theme.
Passage 1: A student keeps practicing piano despite frustration.
Passage 2: A group works together to solve a problem.
Themes:
A. Teamwork leads to success
B. Practice builds skill
C. Change is difficult
D. Rules are important
Passage 1:
Passage 2:
Because the demand for resources increased, prices rose significantly.
What type of text structure is this?
Cause & Effect
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation = literal meaning; connotation = emotional meaning
The character is determined.
Which evidence fits BEST?
A. “He gave up after one try.”
B. “He kept practicing even after failing multiple times.”
C. “He talked to his friend.”
D. “He went home early.”
B. “He kept practicing even after failing multiple times.”