The Dark Past
Paper, Notebook, pencils
What is an inference?
An educated guess based on evidence.
What is the media? Can you give me some examples?
The media is anything that informs, entertains, or educates. Like movies, books, and music.
An educated guess based on evidence.
A person is wearing a heavy coat and snow boots in April.
What can you infer about the weather?
it is very cold and snowing.
When you walk in and sit down in your assigned seats, what two things should you do?
Write down the agenda, and start working on the quick write.
What does appearance mean?
the way that someone or something looks.
An advertisement shows happy families enjoying a product outdoors.
What can you infer about the products intended message?
The product promotes family togetherness and enjoyment.
Is an inference just a guess?
A friend cancels plans at the last minute, saying they are too tired.
What can you infer about their situation?
They might be feeling overwhelmed or stressed or making an excuse.
What is the Chromebook procedure when Mr. Ruiz tells us to put them back?
Place the Chromebook on the number, plug it in, walk back to desk
What does exposure mean?
the state of being exposed to contact with something
A news report tells us that crime rates are rising but includes a community meeting on safety.
What can you infer about the community's response to crime?
The community is concerned and seeking solutions.
a character finds an old book in the attic and wipes off a layer of dust.
What can you infer about the book?
it hasn't been read or used in a long time
A characters hand trembles as they open a letter, and their face pales.
What an you infer about the content of the letter?
The letter most likely contains shocking or stressing news
When Mr. Ruiz says "focus" what are you expected to do?
Raise our hands, make a zero, and focus our attention on Mr.Ruiz
What does ideal mean?
a person or thing regarded as perfect
A friend keeps looking at their watch while you're talking.
What can you infer about their attention?
They might be in a hurry to leave.
Mr. Ruiz is sighed and rubs his face as he was staring down at his desk. He continues to take deep breathes and tap his desk while he looks down and covers his face?
Make an inference on how Mr. Ruiz is feeling?
Bothered, annoyed, depressed, rethinking his life choices, something going on at home
In a passage, it says, "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues or orange and purple."
What can you infer about the time of day?
it is likely evening or sunset.
What is the dismissal procedure?
Mr. Ruiz will dismiss you by table group based on how clean it is around your desk. When its clean around your desk, you will be allowed to leave first.
What are beauty standards?
(Not examples!) What are beauty standards?
A set of rules applied to the appearance of both men and women to be regarded as attractive in order to fit rightly in the community.
a class mate is bringing a lunch packed with healthy foods instead of junk foods.
What can you infer about their eating habits?
They might be health conscious or trying to eat better.
In a mystery story, the detective finds a broken window and muddy footprints leading away .
What can you infer about what has happened?
Someone may have broken in and then left in a hurry.
A student works extra hours at a part time job instead of hanging out with friends.
What can you infer about their priorities?
They might be saving for something important or helping their family financially.