Inferencing
Define inferencing.
What is... using background knowledge and context clues to make an educated guess
What kinds of graphic elements can an author add to their writing to support their purpose?
What is... pictures, captions, charts, graphs, headings, subheadings, fonts
The text explains how a plant grows, step by step, from seed to flower.
What text structure is being used?
What is... sequence (or chronological order)
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What type of figurative language is this?
What is... simile
They took their dog over ___ to play fetch.
A) there
B) their
C) they’re
What is... there
Jamal’s stomach growled as he looked at the clock. It was only 10:30 AM.
What can you infer Jamal is thinking about?
What is... he is hungry or thinking about lunch
Explain how the author’s tone (serious, playful, passionate) helps reveal their purpose in a text.
What is... reflects the author’s attitude toward the topic and supports their purpose
How does a cause-and-effect structure help readers understand a natural disaster?
What is... it shows what led to the disaster and what happened as a result
“Time is a thief that steals our moments.”
What is this an example of?
What is... metaphor
Rewrite this sentence with better word choice:
“The movie was good.”
What is... the movie was exciting and full of suspense (or similar)
In a story, the author describes a setting as “cold, gray, and lifeless.”
What mood or tone is the author trying to create?
what is... a gloomy or depressing tone
What’s the difference between an author’s message and the theme of a story?
What is... the message is the specific idea the author wants to communicate; the theme is the broader or universal idea
Which structure uses signal words like “similarly,” “unlike,” and “on the other hand”?
What is... compare and contrast
“The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
What kind of figurative language is used?
What is... personification
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) Its going to rain.
B) It’s going to rain.
What is... B) It’s going to rain
A character says: “Oh, great. Another test. Just what I needed,” and rolls their eyes.
What can you infer about their real feelings? Which words or actions help you infer this?
What is... they are annoyed or frustrated- Sarcasm and eye-rolling reveal their true emotion.
Why does an author include statistics in an article about climate change?
What is... to inform or persuade with facts; it builds credibility
A passage explains that students were failing a test and suggests study strategies to help them improve.
What is... problem and solution
“Boom! Crack! The thunder roared overhead.”
What is the literary device called?
What is... onomatopoeia.
Combine the sentences for smoother flow:
“The cat was sleeping. It woke up. It was hungry.”
What is... The cat woke up from its nap because it was hungry.
Identify a sentence starter/stem that helps connect an inference to evidence.
What is...“This shows that…” or “This suggests…” or “Based on the text…”
A short story ends with the line: “Even the smallest voice can make a big difference.”
What is the author’s message?
What is... everyone has power; even one person can create change.
The author describes a rainforest, including its sights, sounds, and climate.
What text structure is used in this paragraph?
What is... descriptive
“I’ve told you a million times to do your homework!”
What type of figurative language is this?
What is... hyperbole
Which sentence uses comma(s) correctly?
A) I need eggs milk, and bread.
B) I need eggs, milk, and bread.
What is... B) I need eggs, milk, and bread.