Examples
Maya walked into the classroom with a huge smile and a birthday crown. Everyone shouted, “Surprise!” What can you infer happened?
Maya was thrown a surprise birthday party.
What does it mean to visualize?
See it in my mind
What is a main character?
The most important person or thing in a story
What is a topic?
what the text is about
While reading, you ask yourself, “Why did the character make that choice?” This is an example of which comprehension strategy?
A story takes place on a dark, stormy night in an abandoned castle. This describes what part of the story?
The setting
What does it mean to make connections?
This reminds me of
What is a setting?
where and when events take place
What are relevant details?
on topic and important
You read about a character visiting a new school and think, “I remember how nervous I was on my first day!” Which strategy are you using?
Making Connections
Bonus: What type of connection is this?
As you read, you imagine a giant green dragon flying over a snowy mountain. Which comprehension strategy are you using?
Visualize
What is questioning?
I wonder
What is a narrative text?
tells a story
What is an informational text?
Nonfiction
Octopuses are highly intelligent animals that live in oceans around the world. They have eight arms, three hearts, and blue blood. Some species can even change their color to blend into their surroundings. Is this narrative or informational text? How do you know?
Informational text: relevant details, real/true information
If a passage is about how bees help plants grow, which detail is most relevant: A. “Bees pollinate flowers” or B. “Bees can be yellow and black” or C "Bees make delicious honey".
A. Bees pollinate flowers
How do you use context clues?
Read around the word
What is plot?
order of events
DAILY DOUBLE: Give an example of a informational text
Textbook, Scientific Journals, Cookbooks, Articles
Mia walked into the kitchen and immediately covered her nose. Her little brother stood next to the oven with a worried expression. A black cloud of smoke floated toward the ceiling. What can you infer happened?
Her brother probably burned or overcooked something.
Marcus sprinted toward the bus stop, his backpack bouncing against his shoulders. Just as he reached the corner, the bus doors began to close. “Wait!” he yelled, waving his arms. Is this narrative or informational text? How do you know?
Narrative: Characters, Narration, Dialogue
What does it mean to infer?
What I know and evidence from the text
Give me two examples of narrative texts
Journals, blogs, Fairytales, Historical fiction, Science Fiction, Realistic fiction, Legend, Myth
What are irrelevant details?
Off topic and not important
Ava opened her backpack and froze. She searched through every pocket, then looked underneath her desk. Finally, she sighed and put her head in her hands. What can you infer happened?
Ava lost or cannot find something important.