Inferences
Trudy look down; the sound of everyone's laughter burned in her ears. She felt her face grow warm and knew she was turning red. She wished she could walk out of the classroom.
Based on this description, what can the reader infer?
Trudy is embarassed.
I always look forward to my summer vacation at the beach. I like to collect seashells and swim in the ocean. What point of view is this text?
first person
What is the POV of Porpoise in Peril?
third person
What is a main idea?
The main thing the writer wants to say.
Central point
What does international mean?
worldwide, universal
Casey loved this time of year. She loved the bright red leaves on the tree, piles of leaves on sidewalks, and the decorated pumpkin and jack-o-lanterns showing up on people's steps and porches. What season can the reader infer it is?
fall
To make a great chili, you must season it early and often. What is the POV?
2nd person
What type of text if "Fragile Frog?"
informational text
What are details?
They support the main idea with facts.
What is a synonym for exposed?
reveal, bare
Sammy was promoted from third to fifth grade. The teacher at his school decided he did not have to attend fourth grade at all. What can the reader infer?
Sammy did very well in third grade.
He knows that he is a great football player. He is proud to have scored the most touchdowns this season. What is the POV?
third person
Where did Mary Anning take place?
England
Thunder happens because of lightning. When lightning strikes, it heats the air. The air becomes very hot, then quickly gets very cool. This temperature change causes a shock wave that makes a sound wave. The sound wave makes the booming noise we know as thunder. The story mainly tells:
What make thunder
What does extinction mean?
vanished, gone
Jonas loved going to the zoo. He especially loved visiting his favorite animal. He thought its spotted coat was beautiful and found its long, long neck very graceful. He was always amazing when one walked close to him or stretched out to eat the leaves at the top of the tree. What is Jonas' favorite animal?
giraffe
If it was up to me, I would choose the white car. What is the point of view?
first person
Name one of the frogs mentioned in "Fragile Frogs."
See Mrs. Shelton
Geckos are lizards that can walk on walls or ceilings. Geckos have special pads on the bottoms of their feet. There are tiny hairs on the pads. The hairs and the surface the gecko stands on are attracted to one another. This attraction makes the pads stick to the surface. This is how geckos can walk on the walls or ceilings. What is this story mainly about?
How geckos walk on ceilings.
What is an antonym for encased?
opened
Timmy flicked the light switch on and off, but nothing happened. He tried to turn on his TV, but it wouldn't come on either. He began to worry because soon it would be dark and he was in the house alone. What can the reader infer?
The power has gone out.
Jane was really looking forward to her upcoming vacation. Her boss knew she had earned the time off, but was concerned about some upcoming deadlines. What is the POV?
third person
See Mrs. Shelton
Popsicles were first made by an 11 year old boy. Frank Epperson was trying to make soda. He mixed powered soda and water in a bucket. He forgot to take the bucket inside. It got so cold that the mix froze with the wooden mixing spoon stuck straight up in it. Frank liked this way of eating soda, so he started selling them. Popsicles soon became a popular treat. What is the main idea?
How popsicles were made.
What does juvenile mean?
young