Central Idea & Inferences
How can you look for clues when looking for a central idea?
headings, visuals, first and last sentence.
if the authors purpose is to persuade then the author wants..
readers to do something.
What is the principals name?
Ms. Morris
What do we ask before we monitor and clarify?
Do I understand what I just read?
What is a setting
a setting is where when a story takes place.
What are details?
The details are small pieces of information that make the story more interesting.
to share information about a topic
What state and country do we live in?
New York, USA
make notes about what confuses you, think about what you know, look at images text features.
What are the characters in a story?
people, animals, cartoon characters
What is a central idea?
What the text is mostly about.
Who are the teachers of 2nd grade right now?
Ms. Moses, Ms. Jones, Ms. Thompson, Ms. Dépestre
What are 3 examples of text features?
title, pictures, table of contents, bold words, text boxes
What is a plot?
a conflict with a solution
How do we make inferences?
Use clues from the text plus what you know. Background knowledge.
How can you figure out an authors purpose?
First think about the genre, then ask questions about what you read, and find answers.
What kind of nut has no shell?
A donut!
What is the purpose of a picture and caption?
The caption tells you what the picture is about
What are events?
things that happen within a story.
When authors do not give you enough information about a text what should you do?
Define an authors purpose
An authors purpose is his or her reason for writing a text. Knowing the purpose helps you recognize the author's message.
Why don't we have school on November 1st?
Diwali- Hindu festival of lights
What do you do when you monitor and clarify?
reread the text.
Explain what literary elements are
all the pieces that make up a story