Inferencing
Drawing conclusions based on hints or clues.
What is inferencing?
Identify risks, Explore options, Analyze options, Choose best solution
What are the problem solving steps?
Ethos, logos and pathos.
What are the 3 rhetorical appeals?
Always before submitting a final draft.
Baby Yoda
What is Mrs. Robinson's favorite character?
Foreshadowing, using prior knowledge, reading between the lines, etc.
What helps you draw conclusions/make inferences?
Time limit, legal requirements, social rules, level of formality, pre-requisites, importance, etc.
What do I need to consider when problem solving?
9/10 dentists recommend; your call could save a life; 10% more than our previous brand.
What is an example of ethos; pathos; logos?
Making content changes; making mechanical changes.
What is revising; what is editing?
dinosaurs
What is Ms. Spencer's favorite animal?
DAILY DOUBLE: To find out more about the text; to solve mysteries; to make deeper connections.
What is the [benefit/purpose] of inferencing?
Follow the problem solving process: explore options and choose the best one.
What is the BEST way to solve a problem?
To strengthen an argument; to make your argument more appealing.
What is the purpose of using rhetorical appeals?
Adding or removing punctuation marks; Moving a sentence from one paragraph to another.
What is an example of editing; revising?
The pizza; the cinnamon rolls.
What is the worst and best food in the cafeteria?
Restating exactly what the text says and not using any prior knowledge or making connections.
What is NOT inferencing?
Don't even try, don't explore options, don't ask for help.
What is the WORST way to approach a problem?
DAILY DOUBLE: Add a little pathos.
How can you strengthen a logical or ethical appeal?
Not just professionals or novices, but ALL writers.
Who should practice editing and revising?
an apple
What is the fruit Mrs. Robinson holds in her Welcome Sign?