Inference
Two Parts
Define: Inference and Explicityl
Inference -- a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Explicitly -- clearly said or shown; not hidden
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Define: characters and character trait
Characters -- the people, animals, or things in a story that can think, feel, and act
Character trait -- the qualities that make up a character's personality
Two Parts
Define: theme and topic
Theme is: the lesson the author wants you to learn
Topic is: the subject of what you are reading
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Define compare
Define contrast
Compare: to explain or show how two or more things are the same/similar
Contrast: to explain or show how two things are different/not the same
If you're running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Second place
Tomorrow I will pick my costume and next week I get to go with my friends around the neighborhood. What are we doing?
Trick or Treating
Name three characters from The Thing About Georgie
Georgie, Andy, Jeanie, Georgie's mom, Georgie's dad, Nonna Rosa, etc.
What would the topic be?
These stories have characters that keep trying and never give up even when things do not work out at first
Perseverance
Is this fiction or nonfiction?
We took a space shuttle to the moon to visit our grandparents. There were so many space cars flying around. We had to ask a turtle for directions.
fiction
David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son?
David
The coach blew the whistle. Mary and her teammates ran out to the grassy field. They took their orange ball and practiced dribbling and shooting into the net. Where was Mary?
basketball practice
Name three settings from The Thing About Georgie
school, the play, Georgie's house, Andy's house, Russ' house, etc.
Is this a theme statement?
Friendship cannot be bought
Yes
Mr. and Mrs. Badger want to take their three children on vacation. Mr. Badger wants to go to the mountains because the family can camp out and hike across the hills. Mrs. Badger wants to go to the beach so they can all go swimming and also relax on the sand. How are Mr. and Mrs. Badger the same?
Mr. and Mrs. Badger are the same because they both want to take their children on vacation.
What is Miss Parsons' favorite (lucky) number?
HINT: It is odd
HINT: It is between 15 - 30
21
OH NO! Thought Jack. It happened again. He jumped out of bed, quickly brushed his teeth, and got dressed and ran downstairs. He grabbed his backpack and headed to the bus stop but it was too late. The bus was gone. Now he would have to ask his mother to drive him. He hoped that his teacher would not be mad. What is Jack’s problem?
Jack was late for school OR Jack overslept
Give two character traits for Georgie and two character traits for Jeanie at the END of the story
answers will vary
What is the theme: Timmy chose his best friend as a partner. They talked too much and did not finish the project.
A. Actions have consequences
B. Never Give Up
C. Do Your Best
A. Actions have consequences
My brother flew down before Christmas and it was really nice to see him. We went to Universal Studios while he was here. What is different about my brother and I?
This is a tricky question!
We don't live in the same city.
Pick a number 1-5
2
Caroline was really excited to go to the amusement park. She looked out the window and was disappointed. They would have to wait for a better day. Why couldn’t Caroline go to the amusement park?
It was raining
Tell me a character (from a movie, t.v. show, or book that I may know) that matches the following character trait and tell me why:
Brave
Answers will vary
Give an example (book or movie) with the theme: Follow your dreams
Answers may vary. Example from teacher -The Little Mermaid
Pencils only come in one color, markers come in many colors?
Is this a contrast?
NO . . . there are colored pencils
What month is Miss Parsons' birthday?
May