Think About It !
In a story, the author writes, " The sky turned dark, and the wind howled through the trees." What can you infer from the sentence?
A ) It's a sunny day.
B) It's flooding outside
C) A storm is approaching
D) The characters are happy
C) A storm is approaching
Why is it important to understand the thought process behind making inference?
A) To impress your friends with big words
B) To make reading more enjoyable
C) To make informed guesses and understand the deeper meaning of the text
D) To skip difficult parts of the story
C) To make informed guesses and understand the deeper meaning of the text
If your friend accidentally steps on your homework and rips it, what is a logical reaction?
A) Yell at your friend and refuse to talk to them.
B) Understand that accidents happen and calmly discuss the situation.
C) Spread a rumor about your friend ruining your things.
D) Start a conjecture about your friend's carelessness.
B) Understand that accidents happen and calmly discuss the situation.
When can you make predictions? Pick ALL of the times that you can make PREDICTIONS.
A. Before reading
B. During Reading
C. After reading
D. Without reading
A. Before reading
B. During Reading
C. After reading
_____________ is a connection or relationship between two or more things.
Correlation Coordination Condition
Correlation
When can you make predictions? Pick ALL of the times that you can make PREDICTIONS.
A. Before reading
B. During Reading
C. After reading
D. Without reading
A,B,& C
Select the Opinion
A Your heart pumps blood through your body.
B The third President of the United States was Thomas Jefferson.
C The cake tastes delicious.
D In Colorado, it snows in the winter
C) The cake tastes delicious.
Is it better to react logically or emotionally in this situation? Explain your answer.
Logical, because it helps solve problem.
Perspective is…
The narrator/writer/speaker
The “why” behind an action.
A way of thinking about and understanding something
Use of language to present a one-sided, and often unfair, description of something
3/c
Corroboration is to _______________ with evidence.
Explain Support Deny
Support
Which set of variables below are correlated?
. A The amount of candy you eat and the number of cavities you have
. B The amount of candy you eat and the number of dogs you own.
C The amount of time you study and the number of tacos you eat.
D The number of tacos you eat and the amount of facial hair you have.
A) The amount of candy you eat and the number of cavities you have
The following statement is a fact: true or false? “Seconds are shorter than minutes.”
A True
B False
C Both
A) True
Dana’s mom tells her to clean her room, but Dana wants to play outside. Dana decides to ignore her mom and to play outside instead. When her mom calls her inside, Dana hides because she knows she is in trouble. Dana is reacting ________________________ (emotionally? logically?) because
Emotionally, she is avoiding a task she doesn't want to do.
Logically, she is prioritizing outdoor play for a positive experience.
Emotionally, she is following her feelings without thinking.
Logically, she is strategizing to handle consequences effectively.
3) Emotionally, she is following her feelings without thinking.
What is bias?
A. Treating everyone the same way.
B. Using words to describe something in a way that's not fair, and only shows one side of it.
C. Giving a fair opinion about something.
D. Being good at making decisions.
B. Using words to describe something in a way that's not fair, and only shows one side of it.
Which has the correct order to carry out a solution?
Make a plan, identify the problem, find a solution
Identify the problem, find a solution, make a plan
Identify the problem, make a plan, find a solution
Find a solution, make a plan, identify the problem
B) Identify the problem, find a solution, make a plan
Sarah is comparing two animals, A lion & giraffe. Identify one similarity & one difference.
A)Similarity: Both are mammals. Difference: Lions have a mane, giraffes don't.
B)Similarity: Both are birds. Difference: Lions have spots, giraffes have stripes.
C)Similarity: Both are reptiles. Difference: Lions eat plants, giraffes eat meat.
D)Similarity: Both are insects. Difference: Lions have wings, giraffes have long necks.
A) Similarity: Both are mammals. Difference: Lions have a mane, giraffes don't.
“The garden is full of sprouting seeds, so I think we'll have a lot of colorful flowers blooming soon."
Rumor vs Conjecture
Conjecture
What does the concept of unintended consequences mean?
A) Only positive outcomes of a decision
B) Outcomes that are exactly as expected
C) Results that happen by accident or are unexpected
D) Consequences that are intentionally planned
C) Results that happen by accident or are unexpected
In a story, all the animals like nuts, and the book says it's the best food ever. What does this show?
A) Fairness
B) Bias
C) Happiness
D) Friendship
B) Bias
True or false?
It is okay to use any information to support your position, even if it's not related to the topic.
True or False (Circle One)
False
Explain why someone might compare two different types of weather, such as sunny and rainy. What information could they learn from making this comparison?
A) By comparing sunny and rainy weather, they can decide what to eat for dinner.
B) Comparing helps people choose the right clothes to wear and activities to plan.
C) There is no need to compare different types of weather: they are all the same
D) Comparing weather helps people choose the best food to eat.
B) Comparing helps people choose the right clothes to wear and activities to plan.
During lunchtime, some of your friends like to eat pizza, while others prefer sandwiches. What does this tell you about your friends' lunch choices?
A. Everyone eats the same food.
B. Your friends don't eat lunch.
C. Different friends have different food preferences.
D. Pizza is the best food
C. Different friends have different food preferences.
Status quo bias is liking things to stay the same and not wanting them to change.
True or False (Circle One)
True
What is data?
Data is information and __________.
Stories Facts Numbers
facts
You play soccer outdoors every Saturday. One weekend, the forecast says there’s a 90% chance of rain. It is dark outside and it's starting to thunder. Based on the data, what is the best solution to the problem?
Go to the soccer field and wait until it rains
Make a wish that the forecast will change
Call your friend to ask if it is raining by them
Stay home because it will likely rain and the game will be canceled
4) Stay home because it will likely rain and the game will be canceled