Important Details
Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit. The teacher is very nice and gives extra work to Kayla. If you were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail to answer this question.
"asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit"
What is an INFERENCE?
An educated guess based on the text and what you think
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They really wanted to see this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. There team ended up losing. Bob and his dad had a great time after they recovered from the lost game. Dinner was waiting for them at home. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
His team lost.
Friday was our last day of school. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. How do I feel?
happy, excited
I’m round and I go up and down. You can throw me, and you can catch me. Please be careful with me near the windows. What am I?
A ball
DAILY DOUBLE!! Marissa loves animals a lot, and she loves to learn about them. In 4H she even got to bandage a cows leg. Marissa dreams of becoming a vet someday! If I were answering the question: "Do you think Marissa will go to college?", which is an important detail?
"Marissa dreams of becoming a vet someday!"
What is EVIDENCE?
The exact words from the text that proves your answer
The girl walked down the street with her head down because she lost her first soccer game ever. Then she ran very fast to get home. It was very late already. She had a lot homework to do. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?
her head is down.
Lawrence could not stop laughing. He knew it would probably get him in trouble, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was funny! How is Lawrence feeling?
silly, happy
I’m not a friend of paper and you will want to keep me away from small children. You can use me to create some art or change the style of your hair, but whatever you do, don’t run while holding me in your hands. What am I?
Scissors.
Mark is a student at Northridge Middle school. He was born in Myrtle beach and likes to go the beach a lot. Mark hears his mother talks about Mexico and the beaches there and wishes he could see it for himself one day. If I were answering the question: "Why does Mark want to visit Mexico?", which is an important detail?
"likes to go the beach a lot."
What do you put around the evidence?
Quotation marks
John is a soccer player and he had his first game. He run quickly to the field his arms in the air smiling to the audience. He would never forget the moment he won his very first game with almost 500 people watching the game in the stadium and also at home. What detail from the text tells you how John feels?
His arms in the air and smiling.
My hands shook and sweat dripped down my back. How could someone feel cold and hot at the same time? I wasn't sure how I was ever going to be able to give my speech. How do I feel?
Nervous/scared
I wear a white labcoat, I work with chemicals, who am I?
scientist
If I were answering the question: "Why does the author not like war?", which is an important detail? A. The author shares that he enjoys running. B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed. C. The author shares that he wanted to join the military when he was young.
B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed
What does it mean to CITE something?
Give credit to the original source of the evidence
Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She sat down on the ground and began to curse. What detail from the text tells you how she feels?
cursing.
Joey put his hands on his ears as he tried to finish his math test. The girl sitting next to him kept tapping her pencil on the table. How does Joey feel?
annoyed
I sleep with my eyes open, I live in a glass box, I can come in many different colours but I'm often orange. Who Am I?
goldfish, fish
If I were answering the question: "How should a new student act on the first day at Northridge Middle?", which is an important detail? A. Northridge Middle School is nearby Heritage Intermediate. B. Kids here appreciate a person who is kind and friendly. C. You should have all of your information ready when you come to register.
B. Kids here appreciate a person who is kind and friendly.
DAILY DOUBLE!! Give an example of a citation.
The text says / According to the text / In paragraph 5 it says / etc.
Today was the day. I have to talk in front of the school in our first assembly. My hands felt shaky and I took a deep breath. I knew I had to give a good speech because I wanted to be the student school president. What detail from the text tells you how I feel?
shaky hands
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? What's your evidence?
he is getting pulled over, flashing lights.
When I get to work I already hear the roaring. Everyone is demanding their breakfast and then I'll have a big mess to clean. Stalls to muck our and cage bars to wipe down, but it's a pretty cool job! Who am I?
A zookeeper
The author smiled down at me as she handed me back the signed book. I held it like it was gold in my hands. "Enjoy!" she said as I walked away. If I were answering the question "How does the student feel about their signed book?" which detail would be important to include?
"I held it like it was gold in my hands."
What does it mean to give credit?
Letting the reader know where the evidence came from
DAILY TRIPLE!! Today was an exciting day. My class spent the day at the playground and had a picnic. When the final bell rang, I ran out of the building and headed home. My mom had a popsicle waiting for me. What day is it?
The last day of school
Kylie couldn't wait until this weekend! Cake, her friends, and even John would be there! Another year down! What's happening this weekend?
Kylie's birthday party
DAILY DOUBLE!! One side sticks, the other four don't. Write, jot, list on just a scrap to keep track of. Don't forget me and what you put on me!! Who am I?
A post it note