Inference
What is the definition Inference?
An educated guess.
What is the definition of Main Idea?
What the text is mostly talking about.
What is the definition of Theme?
A life lesson.
Define Simile.
Comparing two things with the words "like" or "as".
What does an Inference need in order to be correct?
Text Evidence.
What is the main job of a Supporting Detail?
To support the Main Idea of a text.
When trying to determine a Theme, what do you need in order for it to be correct?
Text evidence.
Define Personification.
Giving human qualities to a nonhuman thing.
An Inference is not . . .
Directly said in a text.
Where are the two places you can find the Main Idea of a text?
1. In the title.
2. Hidden in the text itself.
What is the Theme of the following paragraph?
Quarantine this year hasn’t been all bad. There were so many moments of fun and joy during those days even though they were a little scary. My sisters and I would get all of our school work done early and then play with each other the rest of the day. We would play hide and seek all the time! Even though quarantine and 2020 were a little scary, there were so many moments of fun that I will remember forever.
Even in bad times or situations, you can still have fun or find the good in things.
What is the difference between Assonance and Alliteration.
Assonance is the repeating of VOWEL sounds. Alliteration is the repeating of CONSONANT sounds.
Sally arrives at home at 4:30 and knows that her mother does not get off of work until 5. Sally also sees that the lights are off in their house.
Sally can infer that . . .
Her mother is not home yet.
What is the Main Idea of the following text:
s the practice of "social distancing" burgeons, people are finding ways to meet even though they can't meet face-to-face. Social distancing is the practice of keeping away from crowds and public places to slow down the spread of a disease. They're using video calling and social network connections. People are using their phones, facebook, instagram, snaptchat and so much more to video call their friends and family! However, people aren't just staying in touch with friends and family. The global crisis has brought a sense of shared humanity that's causing people to reach out to their communities. In the middle of the outbreak, there is kindness among strangers.
People are using video calling to connect with friends and family.
What piece of evidence best supports the Theme of this text:
Quarantine this year hasn’t been all bad. There were so many moments of fun and joy during those days even though they were a little scary. My sisters and I would get all of our school work done early and then play with each other the rest of the day. We would play hide and seek all the time! Even though quarantine and 2020 were a little scary, there were so many moments of fun that I will remember forever.
"Even though quarantine and 2020 were a little scary, there were so many moments of fun that I will remember forever."
What are all of the different types of Figurative Languages in SHAMPOO
- Simile
- Hyperbole
- Assonance
- Alliteration
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Onomatopoeia
- Oxymoron
Jill comes home from her date, runs to her bedroom, and slams the door.
You can infer that . . .
Her date did not go well.
What is the Main Idea of the following text:
Engineers create wealth for society. So, tennis is a game and the resources of the earth are scarce. Have you gone mad? Thus the only solution is to educate the public on being socially responsible.
Trick Question: There is no Main Idea!
Recall a Theme from a previous story that we have read.
Answers may vary, but here are a few examples:
- You do not have to know everything to be brave.
- Be kind to everyone.
- Never give up
* There are tons of answers!
Create your own example of one of the Figurative Languages?
Answers may vary.