Inferencing
Genre
Context Clues
Reference Tools
Writing
100
Make an Inference: Steven often has to walk outdoors even in heavy rains, snow storms, and even extreme heat. His job is very important. Many people depend on him to get their important documents, packages and letters to places in a timely manner. What is Steve's Job?
Mailman
100
My stories always includes a moral or a lesson. My character's are usually talking animals. What genre am I?
Fable
100
Abby loves to read. She frequently spends her Saturday afternoons curled up with a book. The word frequently means:
Often
100
If I wanted to research Barack Hussein Obama, which encyclopedia book would you use?
One with the letter O
100
She play a lot with her friends. What is wrong with this sentence?
play should be plays
200
Make an inference:Lydia loves to read books. Her favorite genre are ones that give lots of clues in order to solve a problem. Lydia loves to make inferences to solve the cases in each story. What is Lydia's favorite genre?
Mystery
200
My stories seem real but the characters are made up. What genre am I?
Realistic Fiction
200
You must never explore a cave by yourself. It is essential for you to go with at least one other person. The word essential means:
Very important
200
If I needed to locate the phone number for my dentist, which reference tool would I use?
Phone Book
200
"Happy thanksgiving," said lupe. What's wrong with this sentence?
T should be capitalized in Thanksgiving, L should be capitalized in Lupe
300
Make an inference: I hear screaming. My stomach feels funny. Can you see my hair blowing? I’m feeling excited. There is a thick metal bar across my lap. What am I doing?
Riding a roller coaster
300
My stories usually explain how the world began or why things happen in nature. They sometimes contain gods and goddesses, nature and the stars. What genre am I?
Myth
300
Jossue consumed three pieces of cake and two scoops of ice cream. After about an hour, Jossue felt queasy. The word queasy means:
nauseous, sick to his stomach
300
If I wanted to find a synonym for "happy," which reference tool would I use?
Thesaurus
300
She loves to visit her family in san Jose, california every christmas. What is wrong with this sentence?
Capitalize s in San Jose, C in California and C in Christmas
400
Make an inference: “Wow!” said Kim. “That was a pretty one!” All the people were looking at the dark sky. “There goes another one!” said Mom. “It lights up the sky!” When the show was over, the tired children went home and went to bed. What were the children doing?
Watching shooting stars (or stargazing)
400
My genre will give you information on topics such as science and social studies. You can use me when you need to research a topic or write a paper. What genre am I?
Non-Fiction (Informational)
400
No one lived in the old house. The paint was peeling and the yard was overgrown. You could tell is had been vacant for a long time. The word vacant means:
Empty
400
If I wanted to find where Florence, Italy was located, which reference tool would I use?
Atlas
400
Ms. Powell was planning a party and needed to go to the super market. She had to buy ice cream chips cake and soda. What is wrong with this sentence?
It is missing commas between ice cream, chips, cake, and soda.
500
Make an inference: Jesus was very nervous. He walked slowly up the stairs onto the stage. He had a lump in his throat and his mouth was dry. His paper crinkled in his hand as he stepped up to the microphone. Everyone's attention was on him. What is Jesus about to do?
Give a speech (give a presentation)
500
My stories are made up. They usually contain characters that could never exist in the real world like monsters, fairies, and aliens. What genre am I?
Fantasy
500
Ronald had a new pair of glasses. He didn't want to wear them to school because he was afraid he would be mocked. The word mocked means:
Made fun of
500
If I wanted to research Hawaiian volcanoes, which reference tools would I use?
Encyclopedia
500
How would you correctly write this book title: goldie locks and the three bears?
Have students write the book title correctly on the board.