RL/RI 6.1: Inferences & Textual Evidence
Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57. “Don’t worry, Kelvin. He ain’t even gonna show up.” Kelvin hoped that he wouldn’t. A black four-door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. “Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make it,” James said. Kelvin felt smaller.
Why is Kelvin waiting at the corner store? How do you know?
Kelvin is going to fight with James.
Remember, if something is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly. That said, the key to making perfect cookies is merely a matter of preparation and precision. To begin with, read your cookie recipe thoroughly before baking. Make sure that you have all the necessary ingredients before you continue. Next, use good tools and utensils. Sometimes, the craftsperson is only as good as his or her tools. By using good tools you minimize mistakes and improve the quality of your product. Last, use top quality ingredients. Unlike characters in fairytales, you can't turn lead into gold. If you use poor quality materials, you'll create inferior products. So, to make perfect cookies you should use the highest quality materials available. Bon appetite!
What is the purpose of the article?
To share how to make the perfect cookies.
What is the exposition?
The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and sometime the basic conflict are revealed.
Suzie’s mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.
To lower someone's value or social position. Disrespect someone.
How many paragraphs should be in an essay
4-5
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
What did Cassie do when she realized she was late for school?
She shouted, "Holy cow!" She also jumped out of bed and put on clothes and ran out the door.
Sometime in December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith was teaching gym at the YMCA College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was raining, and Dr. Naismith was trying to keep his students active. He wanted them playing a vigorous game that would keep them moving. He rejected a few ideas that were too rough. Then Naismith had his breakthrough. He wrote out the rules for a game with peach baskets fixed to ten-foot elevated tracks. Naismith's students played against one another, passing the ball around and shooting it into the peach baskets. Dribbling wasn't a part of the original game. Also it took a while to realize that the game would run more smoothly if the bottoms of the baskets were removed. But this game grew to be one of the most popular sports in America today. Can you guess which one?
What is the passage about?
The invention of basketball.
What is the climax?
The most interesting part of the story or the turning point.
My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I’m not even concerned about such frivolous things.
Unimportant
What should be included in an introduction paragraph?
Thesis statement
Hook
Background information
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
What relationship do John and Anastasia have? How do you know?
They were in a relationship and just broke up.
Wolverines are medium sized mammals. They weigh no more than 50 lbs. Yet they have earned their reputation for ferocity by killing prey many times their size. But why do they get in so many fights? The reason why wolverines have so many conflicts with other animals (including wolves, cougars, and even bears) is probably because of the wolverine's preferred hunting style. Rather than chasing down or tricking its prey like most hunters, the wolverine prefers to take its meals directly from other hunters. So while a polar bear or a lone wolf might be enjoying a hard earned carcass, a hungry wolverine may try to take his lunch. As you might imagine, this style of hunting get the wolverine in plenty of fights.
What is the central idea statement for this passage?
The wolverines is tough and takes its meals from other animals.
What is the resolution of a story?
The end of the story where the problem is usually solved.
Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
To shrivel, dry up, or droop.
What is the purpose of citing evidence?
To prove a point that you are making, to add factual information to your point, etc.
Penguins live in the southern hemisphere. They can be found in chilly places, like Antarctica, but they may also be found in warmer places, like Australia, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands. Penguins have wings of course, but don't fly. They love to swim and spend about half of their lives in the water. Penguins eat fish, krill, squid and shrimp.
Which sentence tells how much time Penguins spend in the water?
"They love to swim and spend about half of their lives in the water."
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
What is a central idea statement for the text?
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
What is the rising actions?
The part of the story where tension and interest are built for the reader.
Few were impressed by Kirstin’s presentation, “How to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time,” even though Kirstin was able to simultaneously walk and chew gum.
To do two or more acts or events at the same time. Two or more occurring events at the same time.
What should happen at the beginning of each paragraph?
Indent before writing! (Space)
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
Why is Kyle distraught? How do you know? (You must give evidence to support your answer to receive points!)
Kyle's grades on his report card were bad. He balled the report card up and put it in the trash can. He also seems to play a lot of video games.
You might think that all automobile fuels are the same, but they aren't. Automobiles can run on one of three types of fuel: gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel. All these fuels are burned inside of the engine, which creates the heat and energy that is used to power the car. But there are important differences between these fuels. Gasoline and diesel are more common than biodiesel. But each burns differently. Diesel fuel is heavier and less flammable than gasoline, so it has to be compressed before it will burn. Gasoline may be lighter than diesel, but both fuels are made from crude oil. On the other hand, biodiesel fuel is made from vegetables. Both biodiesel and diesel fuels must be burned in diesel engines, which only use diesel fuel. If gasoline is pumped into a diesel engine, it will have to be pumped out. These fuels may look pretty similar at the gas station, but remember that there are important differences between them or it may cost you.
What is the central idea of the passage?
Gasoline, diesel, and bio diesels are all fuels, but they have important differences in how they are made and used.
What is the falling action?
The part of the story where loose ends are tied up. Problems begin to be solved.
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of ones actions; guilt.
What should you do before beginning to write the TDA?
Read the text and prompt.
Deconstruct the prompt. (To understand what the text is asking you to do.)