Inference!
A character has a briefcase, is taking a ride on an airplane, and is late for a meeting. You can infer that this character is a .
You can infer that the character is a business person.
I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter. Who am I?
A chef/cook
How do you cite textual evidence ?
Citing textual evidence requires us to look back in the the story for evidence to support an ,claim or answer to a question.
What is important details?
details that are used to support a question or idea.
Your friend walks past you without smiling. Her head is hanging down. She wipes a tear away from her eye, and looks at her report card. You can infer that your friend
You can infer that your friend did not get good grades on her report card.
When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I?
A teacher
What is textual evidence ?
Information from a text used to support an idea about the text.
True/False Important details means the most important thing in a passage.
False
My neighbor uses words like "stat" and "emergency" and "prep" and "operation." You can infer that my neighbor works at a
You can infer that my neighbor work at a hospital.
I wear a white labcoat, I work with chemicals, who am I ?
A scientist
Bob went to see a football game with his dad. They had been looking forward to this game for months. Their favorite team was playing. Their team ended up losing. Bob was so upset. Based on the text, WHY was Bob upset?
His team lost.
If I were answering the question: "How should a new student act on the first day of school at Burton?", which is an important detail? A. Burton is in Glendale, Arizona. B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly. C. You should have all of your information (phone number, address, etc.) ready when you come to register at Burton.
B. Kids at Burton appreciate a person who is kind and friendly.
Two cars are stopped at a traffic light. The car behind the first one is honking and waving.
You can infer that the person
You can infer that the person wants the other person to move.
I sleep with my eyes open, I swim in a glass box, I can come in many different colours but I'm often orange, I need water to live. Who Am I?
A fish or gold fish
Alexia was a famous basketball player and she had just one her very first game. She ran over to her family and hugged them she cried happy tears. Alexia was so excited and overjoyed. She said to herself " I would never forget the moment I won my very first game.
She cried happy tears, She was excited and overjoyed, "never forget the moment"
If I were answering the question: "Why does the author not like war?", which is an important detail? A. The author shares that he enjoys running. B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed. C. The author shares that he wanted to join the military when he was young.
B. The author shares that he had a brother who went to war and was killed.
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
he is getting pulled over, flashing lights.
I travel with elephants. I'm surrounded by bright colours. I perform in a tent. I like heights. People look up when they watch me, And are nervous when they see me. My job is to walk very carefully across something. Who Am I
A circus performer or Tightrope walker
Kate stared at the giant parking lot. She couldn't remember where she parked her car. This happened every time she went to the mall. "Where could it be?" she said, "I thought it would be right here." She sat down on the ground and began to frown. What key word or detail from the text tells you how she feels?
Frown is telling how she feels
If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: A. Kayla is 13 years old. B. Kayla goes to a Catholic school. C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit.
C. Kayla enjoys reading, and often asks the teacher if she can do more for extra credit