Author's Purpose
Inferences
Traits & Emotions
ECR/SCR
Bonus
100

Types of Author's Purpose

Persuade Entertain Inform

100

What is an inference?

An educated guess based off text evidence and prior knowledge

100
2 types of characterization

Direct and Indirect

100

How long should an ECR be?

100 words or more

100

Let's take this opportunity to

GO GET SMARTER

200

Do all non-fiction stories have a purpose?

YES

200

How often do you use inferencing skills?

EVERYDAY

200

Flight-Lieutenant Pattle can be described as

Experienced, Ace of aces
200

What 2 things does an SCR need?

an answer and text evidence

200

What is something Ms. Jean says/does all the time

TBD

300

What is the purpose of paragraph 20?

To show difficult it is to navigate the plane

300

In paragraph 24, Dahl compares his appearance and behavior with other pilots. What can you infer from this comparison?

The other pilots had the same reaction as Dahl

300

Based off paragraph 21, what character trait could Dahl have?

Brave

300

What two categories am I graded on for an ECR?

Idea Development & Conventions

300

Which university talks too much: Michigan, Texas, or Georgia?

Georgia

400

Paragraphs 19-20 play what role in the story?

It helps us understand what Dahl went through

400

In paragraph 21, Dahl says "the German planes must have often got in each other's way because there were so many of them". What can you infer about the battle from this detail?

The Germans collided with each other

400

How does the author want us to feel in paragraph 24?

Pride, grateful, because he survived/is alive

400

How many pieces of evidence should I have for an ECR?

2 or more pieces of evidence and at least ONE should be a direct quote

400

When is Ms. Jean's birthday?

October 17

500

What purpose does paragraph 23 serve?

It is a transition in setting from the fields and planes to the ops room.

500

When Dahl says "The controls were very soggy and there was no response at all to the rudder" in paragraph 22, what does he mean?

The plane is incredibly difficult to navigate

500

In paragraph 18, what does Dahl believe about Pattle?

He is reckless with inexperienced pilots

500

When I am working on an ECR what should I have on my paper

RACE ACER graphic Organizer and 4T's chart

500

Which paragraph uses descriptive language to communicate Dahl's experience after the Battle of Athens? (Include EVIDENCE)

Paragraph 22 "wild flowers blossoming, sun is shining"