Words we learned this term I
Inference
"Based on his crossed arms and grumpy face, my inference is that he's mad about something"
A prediction about the text based on clues/evidence and background knowledge
Tone
"The author used a humourous tone to engage readers"
The author's attitude towards the topic they're writing about
e.g. security vs escape
An idea that is the opposite or different to another idea in the text
FOOD
ABKEB
KEBAB
What happened to an acai shop in Dandenong?
The shop was burned down
Combat
"The president will combat crime by installing more CCTV cameras"
To fight against
Equipped
"She equipped herself with a textbook and laptop for class"
Having the equipment you need to do something or go somewhere
What are the parts of the TEEL paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Explanation
Linking Sentence
BRAND
CMIOTRFSO
MICROSOFT
When will the social media ban be effective?
December 2025
Distinguish
"I distinguish between the twins by looking at their different piercings"
To identify or show the difference between two or more things
Notorious
"The teacher was notorious for always giving detention"
Famous for a bad reason
What is an explicit idea?
An idea that is directly stated in the text
INSTRUMENT
EONXOSPAH
SAXOPHONE
What natural disaster happened in Myanmar?
Earthquake
Exemption
"YouTube got an exemption from the social media ban"
Being free from having to follow a rule that others have to follow
President-elect
"Donald Trump was called president-elect for 3 months after being elected"
Someone who has been elected President but not yet taken office
What are some strategies to identify the meaning of a word you don't know from the context?
Definition Clue
Synonym/Antonym Clue
Example Clue
Inference Clue
SUBJECT AT SCHOOL
CHETOFOD
FOOD TECH
Cyclone Alfred
Rational
"She tried to use a rational tone because her audience was all scientists"
Based on logic and facts rather than emotions
Poignant
"The story of the child bride was a poignant reminder of gender inequality"
Deeply emotional and touching in a sad way
What was our learning goal for this term?
We were learning how to INTERPRET EXPLICIT IDEAS in informative and persuasive texts
COUNTRY
DHNITALA
THAILAND
When is the Australian federal election happening?
May 3 2025