CER
What does the acronym CER stands for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What are three meanings of the phrase "on fire"?
The basketball player was on fire in the game last night. (He couldn't miss a shot.)
The forest is on fire. (Literally)
My mouth is on fire! (I just ate a ghost pepper chip.)
What does inference mean?
To make an inference mean drawing conclusions or making an educational guess using textual evidence and your background knowledge.
What does context clues mean?
Using clues around a word to determine the word's meaning.
What is the opposite of figurative language?
Literal language
The _____________ is your concise answer to the question.
Claim
Explain three different meanings for "rock".
"You rock" - you're awesome.
"I stubbed my toe on a rock." - A stone.
"Grandma, please rock the baby to sleep." - move back and forth.
"Turn it to the classic rock station." - a genre of music.
True or false; "You can also make an inference by looking at an image".
True
The _________ is the main idea or what a section of a text is mainly about.
Gist
Define figurative language
Figurative language is when you use a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. Figure of speech.
The _______________ is the details from the text that supports your claim.
Evidence
Explain two meanings for "off".
"Turn off the light." - opposite of on.
"I feel off today." - not quite right.
Name two things to look for in a text or an image to help determine the inference.
Text/Picture clues, emotions
True or false.
The meaning of a word is almost always after the word when you read it in a text.
FALSE.
The clues to a word's meaning may come before the word, after the word, in a completely different sentence, or you may have to make an inference.
Explain this pun: Using that pencil is pointless.
If a pencil doesn't have a point, it won't write. Something that's pointless has no use.
The ______________ is your own explanation of how the details support your claim.
Reasoning
Explain three meanings for cool.
"Your new shoes are so cool." - hip, trendy
"I need some cool air." - opposite of warm
"Go cool off before you get in trouble!" - calm
What is an inference that you can make about Steve Jobs?
(answers may varied) He's persistent, strong-willed, does not give up when things get tough, determined ect...
Why is it a good idea to read comprehension questions before you read a text?
If you read the questions first, you know what information to be looking for.
Giving human traits to objects or ideas is known as ...
Personification
It is important for schools to buy books. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!
What is the claim that is presented here in this text? List at least one piece of evidence. Present a reasoning statement.
Claim: Buying books is important for schools.
Evidence: - More opportunities for kids to read.-Kids will have more opportunities to read. -Students save money by checking out books. -Students get to read their favorite books.
Reasoning: (answer may varied) Possible answer: These evidence supports that claim that buying books is important for schools because it becomes more accessible to students.
Explain three meanings for "duck".
"What a cute duck." - animal
"Duck before they see you!" - crouch down
"Let's duck out before they make us do the dishes!" - escape/avoid
What is an inference that you can make about someone who has a career as a weather forecaster?
They like science, they enjoy extreme weather, they're good at math, they enjoy solving problems, they're good at making predictions.
It's a good idea to include the words "I think" or "I like" in your claim.
FALSE.
A claim shouldn't include your opinion, it should be a statement that you are going to prove with evidence.
Explain the meaning of this...
The neighbor was as curious as a cat.
The neighbor is nosy and always watching what everyone else is doing.