Definitions
Classroom Basics
Library Procedures
Making Inferences
The Dreaded CER
100
Words that are jam packed with meaning, that help us make inferences

What are Key Words/Loaded Words?

100
The four items you are supposed to have with you every day of Reading Class. 

What are a notebook, folder, pencil, and PATTERNs book?

100

When you go to the library, these are the two things you need to bring with you. 

What is a pass and a purpose?

100

The formula for creating an inference is composed of these two parts. 

What is evidence and prior knowledge?

100

These are some of the phrases that will let you know the question is expecting a CER response. 

What are "use specific details" or "use direct evidence"?

200

The word choices that an Author makes when writing a story. 

What is Diction?

200

This is your independent reading book. You need to read three of them every trimester! 

What is a PATTERNs Book?

200

When scanning out a book from the library, do you use the barcode on the front of the book, or on the back of the book?

The front! 
200

Mr. Menchel is handing back test grades and Bob frowns when he gets his. Make an inference about Bob's grade. 

Bob did poorly on the test. 

200

The essential information that should be included in your claim statement.

What are Book Title and Author's Name?

300

Information that a writer directly shares with their reader.

What is Explicit Information?

300

You might be missing a shoe if you forget one of these in Reading class. 

What is a pencil? 

300

This is the very first thing you do when you get to the library.

What is sign in (with my student ID)?

300

You see a student without a shoe on in Mr. Menchel's room. Make an inference about what that student forgot to bring to class. 

A pencil. 

300

You must ALWAYS include a citation after any quote you include in your writing. A proper citation is made up of these two pieces of information. 

What is (Author's Last Name and Page Number)?

400

Information that is hinted at in a story. 

What is Implicit Information? 

400

After finishing an independent reading book, you need to complete one of these. You can find them in Big Shelf! 

What are PATTERNs Forms?

400

This nautical creature reminds you where to return your books.

What is a Shark?

400

A student in Mr. Menchel's room is filling out a PATTERNs Form. Make an inference about this student.

This student just finished reading a book. 

400
The three elements we need to unPACk in our reasoning. 

What are Paraphrase, Analysis, and Connection?

500

The deeper meaning of a story, which readers need to use inferences and critical thinking to uncover. 

What is Subtext?

500

Mr. Menchel doesn't like to be handed things. For that reason, your homework, PATTERNs forms, and other class materials should be submitted where?

What is Steve? (the little shelf above Big Shelf)
500

Quietly entering the library, using Alexandria to find what you're looking for, and checking out a book all by yourself are examples of this kind of library behavior expectation. 

What is Self-Sufficiency (or Independence)?

500

You notice your friend's eyes are puffy and they seem to be sniffling a lot. Make an inference about your friend. 

They were just crying/they are getting sick. 

500

This punctuation mark is move to the end of your citation, instead of staying at the end of your quote. 

What is a period?

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