Inferences
True or False: An inference is something that is stated directly in the text.
False
What type of textual evidence would you cite to answer an explicit question?
Evidence directly stated in the text (explicit evidence)
What does the 'R' in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate
What are context clues?
Words or phrases in a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of an unknown word.
How do you make an inference based on a text?
By combining details from the text with your own knowledge to reach a conclusion.
What does it mean to "cite evidence" in a text response?
It means to refer directly to specific parts of the text to support your answer or argument.
What does the 'A' in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Answer
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or message that the author wants to convey
What is the difference between explicit evidence and an inference?
Explicit evidence is directly stated in the text, while an inference is a conclusion based on clues in the text.
What type of question would require you to cite textual evidence?
Any question that asks "How do you know?" or "What evidence supports this?"
What does the 'C' in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Cite
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made-up or imaginary, while nonfiction is based on real facts, events, and information.
What do we call an inference?
An educated conclusion.
What type of punctuation should be used when directly quoting evidence from a text?
Quotation marks.
What does the 'E' in R.A.C.E. stand for?
Explain
What is a summary?
A brief restatement of the main points or events in a text, without including unnecessary details.
What are two key differences between citing explicit information and making inferences?
Explicit evidence is directly stated, while an inference is a conclusion you draw from clues and reasoning.
What key phrase can you use to introduce cited evidence in your writing?
According to the text..." or "The author states..."
How does using the R.A.C.E. strategy helps structure your response.
It helps you structure your answer logically by ensuring you restate the question, answer it, cite evidence, and explain how the evidence supports your answer.
What is a character's point of view in a story?
It refers to the perspective or attitude that a character has toward the events or people in the story.