a guess
What is an inference?
Christmas reminds me of family, the laughter and loved we shared, and the gifts we gave to each other. remember waking up on Christmas day with a huge smile on my face, heart full of joy, and my stomach barking. I can smell all the spices cooking down stairs.
What is descriptive?
The H
What is How?
Where did Beale hide the treasure?
Bedford, Virginia
The Greek god that carries messages for other gods. Has a cap with silver wings, and shoes with smaller silver wings.
Who is Mercury?
To repeat the words exactly as they are written
I like eating charismas ham more than eating fruit cake. Unlike fruit cake, Christmas ham is savory, Like fruit cake Christmas ham can be sweet.
What is Compare and Contrast?
Who, What, When, Where, Why?
What are the 5 W's?
Based on paragraph 2, what can you infer about Beale?
He worked long hours outdoors
A Person who cuts wood for a living
A Woodcutter
What are quotation marks?
If you are good all year, then Santa will give you presents. But because some kids misbehave, they will get coal.
What is Cause and Effect?
Text that says exactly what it means. Text that is clear.
What is explicit?
What does paragraph 11 tell you about life in 1820?
Men would dig and find gold
What are the two kinds of axes that Mercury first shows the Woodcutter?
Gold and Silver (will also accept wood)
To quote evidence
What is cite?
What is Chronological?
Fact or proof from the text to prove an inference
What is evidence?
Is paragraph 2 implicit or explicit?
explicit
What word in paragraph 16 tells the reader that the second Woodcutter is dishonest?
Sly
To suggest or hint about something without saying it
What is implied?
Santa wanted to show off his moves at the Christmas dance. But a few days before, he broke his foot. "Sorry there will be no dancing for you", his doctor said. Santa was disappointed, but then he thought "I can still dance using my arms". Santa had found a way to still have fun.
What is problem-solution text structure?
Text that is not clearly explained. You need to read closely to figure out what the text says.
What is implicit?
Reread paragraphs 4-6. Make an inference as to why Beale has very little to say.
He is being secretive about finding gold
What lesson can be learned from the story?
Honesty is the best policy