Inferences
The boy chewed his lip, shuffled his feet, and kept his eyes focused on the scuff marks on his shoes while the principal spoke.
Based on the evidence in the sentence, how is the boy feeling?
Nervous or Anxious
Revision
The action of revising or improving a product based on feedback
What is the American Dream?
The American Dream is a belief that drives many U.S. citizens as they work toward creating a life for themselves.
What was the Great Depression?
The worst economic downturn in the history of industrialized society. Took place between 1929 and 1939.
What NBA player scored 100 points on March 2, 1962?
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, during his team's 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. Chamberlain shot 36-of-63 from the field and 28 of 32 from the free throw line. He also snagged 25 rebounds.
Ms. Davies pulled up to her driveway and sighed. The garden hose was still coiled neatly beside the spigot, and the lawn was freshly cut. But when she opened the front door, her purse immediately slipped from her grip. The curtains were torn down, a lamp lay sideways on the rug, and a kitchen chair was tipped over in the hall. Ms. Davies stood frozen for a full minute before slowly reaching into her coat pocket for her phone.
Based on the evidence in the blurb, what is the most likely event that occurred inside Ms. Davies' house?
Someone broke into her house
Foreshadow
To give a hint or suggestion of a future event, often a warning.
Provide a real-life example of the American Dream?
Any story of someone who begins an entry level job and moves up in the ranks.
On which street is the New York Stock Exchange building?
Wall Street
Who was the first player in NBA history to be elected league MVP by a unanimous vote?
In 2016, after a record-breaking season in which he led the Warriors to an NBA-record 73 wins and set an individual record of 402 three-point field goals (smashing his own previous league record of 286 set the year before), Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry became the NBA's first unanimous Most Valuable Player.
Which of the following best represents how a reader correctly makes an inference?
A. Theme and Prior Knowledge
B. Text Clues and Prior Knowledge
C. Personal Opinion and Text Clues
D. Theme and Main Idea
B. Text Clues and Prior Knowledge
Marginalize
To treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant.
Fill in the blank:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that ________________, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
What was Black Tuesday?
October 29, 1929. On this date, share prices on the New York Stock Exchange completely collapsed, becoming a pivotal factor in the emergence of the Great Depression.
Which NBA Team won the first ever NBA Game?
A. New York Knicks
B. Philadelphia Warriors
C. Toronto Huskies
D. Chicago Stags
The New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Huskies 68-66 in the very first NBA game on November 1, 1946. Any fan taller than Toronto center George Nostrand was granted free
Mr. Peterson sat at the window, not eating, watching the rain fall and flipping through old, worn photographs.
Based on the evidence in the sentence, how is Mr. Peterson feeling?
Sad or lonely
convey
To communicate a message
Define Upward Mobility
Upward Mobility: when an individual is able to rise to a higher social or economic position
What were 3 effects of the Great Depression?
1. Unemployment rose dramatically
2. Poverty and Homelessness increased
3. Deflation: prices of goods dropped considerably
4. Businesses failed
5. Banks closed
6. People lost the entirety of their individual savings accounts
Which WNBA Player was the first to dunk in an official game?
A. Tamika Catchings
B. Sue Bird
C. Brittney Griner
D. Candace Parker
On August 24, 2014, Brittney Griner became the first WNBA player to dunk in a playoff game when she helped the Phoenix Mercury defeat the Los Angeles Sparks, 93-68.
Kylie meticulously organized the bookshelf, alphabetizing titles and dusting the spines, all while refusing to talk about the argument she just had.
Why is Kylie organizing the bookshelf AND how is she feeling?
She is avoiding something and she is feeling angry or stressed.
entity
An independent or stand-alone organization
Define Hierarchy
Hierarchy: a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to their status or authority.
What was life like for working families during The Great Depression? Provide ONE effect.
Working class families struggled to survive financially and needed to take jobs working odd jobs or in factories just to get by.
It had traumatic psychological effects as well, causing an exponential rise in suicide rates.
It also strained marriages, causing many married couples to separate, if they could afford.
Which team sustained the longest winning streak in NBA history?
The Los Angeles Lakers won 33 straight games in the 1971-72 season, the most in NBA history.