What is one of the FIVE author’s purposes?
PIE'ED
To inform, to persuade, to entertain, to explain, to describe
What is one of the FOUR types of Text Structure?
Chronological Order (seqeuence), Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, or Cause and Effect
What does it mean to make an inference?
Use clues + what you know to draw a conclusion- to make smart guesses
What is text evidence?
A) A guess about the story
B) Proof from the text to support your answer
B) Proof from the text to support your answer
Which sentence shows text evidence that the volcano was dangerous?
A) “Sulfur dioxide (SO2) had jumped tenfold, to 5,000 tons a day.” B) “Chris carefully watched the seismograph all day.”
A)“Sulfur dioxide (SO2) had jumped tenfold, to 5,000 tons a day.”
If an author gives facts and details about volcanoes, what is the purpose?
To inform
When a passage tells events in the order they happened, what structure is it?
Chronological order
Maria grabbed her umbrella as dark clouds rolled in. What can you infer?
It’s about to rain
What are signal words/ sentence stems i can use when I CITE evidence?
A) According to the text, for example, on page…
B) I think, maybe, probably
According to the text, for example, on page…
What can you infer about the Aeta tribes after the scientists raised the alert?
A) They stayed home B) They went to evacuation camps
B) They needed to evacuate to stay safe.
The author writes to convince readers to recycle. What is the purpose?
To persuade
A text explains a problem and how it was solved. What structure is it?
Problem and solution
If a character slams the door and stomps away, what can you infer?
They are angry
DAILY DOUBLE: Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. What does the the word detest mean?
What is hate or dislike?
Which sentence tells you the author’s message about preparation?
A) “The Americans and Filipinos each had their own alert level systems.”
B) “Chris got a new gas reading from Mount Pinatubo.”
A) “The Americans and Filipinos each had their own alert level systems.”
When the clue words “should,” “must,” “need to” show up the the author's purpose is to _________?
PIE'ED
to persuade
If a passage shows how two things are alike and different, what structure is it?
Compare and contrast
Why is inferencing important when reading?
It helps readers understand what isn’t directly stated
Why is it important to use text evidence in your answers?
A) It shows your answer is based on facts, not opinion
B) It makes your handwriting neater
A) It shows your answer is based on facts, not opinion
Which is an example of cause and effect?
A) “More and more steam and ash poured from cracks, so the scientists raised the alert level.”
B) “The volcano was quiet for several days.”
A) “More and more steam and ash poured from cracks, so the scientists raised the alert level.”
A story about a boy who learns to be brave in a storm—what is the purpose?
To entertain
“Because the volcano erupted, homes were destroyed.” What structure is this?
Cause and effect
When trying to make an inference about a text, which question would give you the BEST evidence-based answer?
A) What is the author’s favorite part of the story?
B) What do the characters say, do, or think that hints at something not directly stated?
C) What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
B) What do the characters say, do, or think that hints at something not directly stated?
What’s the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?
A) Explicit = stated directly; Implicit = must be inferred
B) Explicit = in the title; Implicit = in the pictures
A) Explicit = stated directly; Implicit = must be inferred
If you cant keep it CUTE... you should....
Keep it ___________________
MUTE