RI.05 Text Structure
RI.04
RI.01 Inference
RI.02 Central Idea
RI.03 Elaboration
100

Compare and Contrast

The author shows the similarities and differences between two or more things.

100

Denotative

Actual Definition of a word

100

Inference Formula

Background knowledge+Text evidence=Inference

100

Topic

General subject of the passage, usually 1-2 words

100

Illustrate

to describe individual/event with words

200

Cause and Effect

The author shows the relationship between actions or events and their results.

200

Figurative

Words that have a meaning different from literal meaning.

200

When you make an inference you?

Read between the lines, figure out what is not directly stated.

200

Central Idea

A statement that tells you what the passage is mostly about.

200

Elaborate

to expand with details

300

Chronological

The author presents information in time order.

300

Connotative

Words written with a positive or negative feeling about a topic

300

1st Step in Inference

Read the passage clearly

300

Topic Sentence

A sentence in the passage that states the central idea.

300
Anecdote
a short story
400

Sequence

The author shows the particular order events, movements or things follow each other.

400

Technical

Words written about a specific subject matter

400

Your mom gives you a sphere-shaped present for your birthday, and you asked for a new volleyball, what inference can you make about your gift?

You got a new volleyball

400

Supporting Details

More specific ideas, examples or evidence that support the central idea.

400

Introduce

to get a reader acquainted with a topic or idea

500

Pro and Con

The author shows the positive (pro) and the negative (con) side of one or more topics.

500

Idiopathic

Technical, meaning diseases

500
Melody buries her spelling test at the bottom of her backpack, what inference can you make based on her actions?

She didn't do well on her test.

500

When Youtube was founded in 2005, it quickly revolutionized the way we access entertainment. No longer were people dependent on television. Youtube sensations were shared by word of mouth and many celebrities have become more popular from Youtube.

Central Idea of above passage

Youtube changed our way of viewing entertainment

500

Scenario

Hypothetical, something that could happen

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