Vocabulary
What is the definition of the word "idea"?
A thought or suggestion to a possible course of action.
How many syllables does the word "inference" have?
3
in-fer-ence
Define "inference"
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
How many syllables does the word "idea" have?
3
i-de-a
When you see a puddle of water under the kitchen sink, you can infer you have a pluming problem
Fact
What are "facts"?
statements that can be verified- that are proven true or false.
True or False: First we need to understand the literal meaning of the reading materials
true
When reading a text, what details should we pay attention to?
unusual or things that stand out.
True or False: Chronological order is defined as a restatement of a passage's ideas in your own words.
False
When you get on a freeway and see a long, slow moving line of traffic, you might predict that there is an accident or roadwork ahead.
Inference
What is the part of speech of the word "inference"?
noun
True or False: "Inferences" is a verb?
False
Once you make in inference, what step should you do next?
check that it is accurate, look back at stated facts and make sure you have enough evidence to back it up.
"Causes, creates, leads to, results in" are transitions for what word?
Cause and effect
The movie was so long and boring
Opinion
How are WORD CLUES and TEXT CLUES related?
they both provide clues towards information that words can fit and make sense
What categories does "inference" depend on?
situation, facts provided, your own knowledge, experience
True or False: to understand the literal material you should recognize the topic, main idea, key details, and organizational patterns of each paragraph.
True
Give and example of organizational patterns
chronological order
compare and contrast
cause and effect
A scientist guessing at the result of an experience using things he's already learned.
Inference
Can "inference" be a reasonable guess about what you don't know based on what you do know?
Yes
How can you make accurate inferences?
understand the literal meaning, notice details, add up the facts, be alert to clues, consider the authors purpose, and verify your inference.
What are some text clues that writers provide for their readers?
word choice, details, ideas, and direct commentary.
What are the 3 R's for "SQ3R"?
Read, Recite, Review
Each inference you make depends on the situation, the facts provided, and your own knowledge and experience.
Fact