Inference
Definition of inference
Making an educated guess by using context clues from the story or pictures. It's like being a detective who puts the clues together and background knowledge to solve the mystery. "Read between the lines"
Author's Purpose
The author's reason or intent for writing.
Persuade Inform Entertain
Dialogue
Conversation between two or more characters.
Context Clues
The other words in a sentence or images that help us determine the meaning of an unknown word.
Show, Not Tell
Using words to EXPRESS how the writer feels (emotions)
- Strong verbs
- Strong adjectives
- Dialogue
Why is this detail included?
- Inference A: She includes this detail to show the reader how nervous she was.
- Inference B: She includes this detail to show the reader that her protest was peaceful; she did not yell or argue with anyone.
Political Ad
Persuade
Correct punctuation for dialogue
Quotation marks are placed BEFORE the first word of a quote/tag & the punctuation follows the last word.
-EX: "Give me a taste," Bella said OR Bella said, "Give me a taste."
On Saturday, I went to the movies with my friend Jeff. A tall man sat in front of me and hindered my view. I couldn't see the movie anymore.
What does the word hindered mean?
blocked, covered, avoid
Excited
"I jumped for joy"
Something besides specifically stating emotion.
Why is this included?
She wants people to know that she remained seated to protest the injustice of segregation and not for any other reason. She was thinking about the long history of racism and segregation that her actions might help to finally end.
Tv, Movie, Game
Entertain
Fix the sentence
Sit down right now said Ms. T
Correction: "Sit down right now," said Ms. T.
Infer what the word apprehensive means?
hesitant, reluctant, unsure
Mad
Something that doesn't tell me, but shows me how you feel!
Which sentence best supports the idea that Shinpei Mykawa worked hard to succeed in America?
A. He saved his money, talked to investors, and moved across the world to make a life here.
B. He looked outside the window at the Texas fields.
C. He talked to many people on the street.
D. He thought about the weather in Japan.
A. Because he left all that he knew behind in Japan. Took a chance on an unknown place.
History Class
Inform
Where do the quotation marks go?
"Good evening. My name is Shinpei Mykawa," I introduced myself.
After hearing his story, I can only conclude that someone must be out to get him.
agree, determine, find out
Nervous
Something besides telling
"I bit my nails, my face got all red, and I stuttered as I began to speak."
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Showing POV
The author's word choice, personal reasons, opinion
The author can share his/her opinion in order to shift your choice. Think about a person who once wasn't a friend and now they are. What changed? How did your POV shift?
How does dialogue an example of showing?
It allows for the writer to present information and emotion directly through the character's words. It helps the reader experience events and feelings.
If you are dissatisfied with the service, you should complain.
Ms T Pick
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