Context Clues
To look for context clues, we look at the (blank) around the word we are trying to define.
Sentences, paragraphs, surrounding text, etc.
What is an Inference?
A conclusion you can draw from text that is not explicitly stated in the text.
This Core Skill is the main point the author is making. In other words, what the article is mostly about.
Central Idea or Main Idea
Another word for pulling evidence directly out of your text is to (blank) the text.
Cite
False
Read the following "Early Humans looked to the sky to predict the weather. They observed that some cloud formations suggested rain."
What does observed mean?
Saw or noticed.
"Mila liked her goggles so much she even wore them to sit on the beach. When she got home, she notcied that her skin had tanned. Well, all except for around her eyes, where there were white circles. "Wow!" said Mila. "Somehow I got a racoon tan."
What caused Mila to get "a racoon tan"?
The Goggles.
Your reasons for the Central Idea should be supported by the (Blank).
Text, Article, Whatever you are reading.
If you pull text directly from a story or article you should put that text in these. You also use them when you write what someone is speaking.
Quotation Marks
A narrative nonfiction features a (blank) or someone telling the story or series of events.
Narrator
The context clues around the word you don't understand can give you the (Blank) or meaning of the word.
Definition
Felipe said his violin piece was challenging, but he wasn't worried. "I'll practice a little, if I have the time. It'll go great." On the day of the recital, Felipe made a lots of mistakes when he played. His face burned with embarrassment.
Did Felipe practice his violin performance?
No, or Not Likely.
True or False: The Central Idea of a paragraph can differ from the Central Idea of the whole text or article.
True
When using text evidence in a Performance Task answer you should also give the (blank) of the source is comes from.
The Title.
True or False: A biography is a Narrative Nonfiction
True.
A context clue can also be a (Blank) or word with a similar or the same meaning.
Synonym
My mom came out of the doctor's room and said, "Now it's your turn, Adam." My heart started beating fast and my knees began to tremble. "You m-m-mean I have to get a shot, too?" I stammered.
How does Adam feel about getting a shot?
Scared, nervous, anxious, etc.
The Central Idea of this Wonders Story was how innovations have been made over time to the process of making silk.
"The Science of Silk"
True or False: You do not need to have text evidence ready to support your answers.
False.
What is the usual purpose of a narrative nonfiction story?
Answers will vary: To inform the reader about something real that happened or exists.
Context clues are useful in helping students grow their (Blank) or knowledge of new words and definitions.
Vocabulary
Meet Opposite Man, world's worst superhero. Whatever is true of a regular superhero is not true of him. Most superheroes are strong. Opposite Man is super weak.
Is Opposite Man brave? How do you know?
No, because most superheroes are brave and Opposite Man is the opposite of most superheroes.
A Central Idea of this Intervention Play was "You should surround yourself with people who tell the truth, even if you do not like what they might say."
The Emperor's New Clothes
Rank the following text types to find the best text evidence to support an answer stating "Recess is Important for Elementary School Students." Rank them from best to least.
A journal entry from a 2nd grade student.
An article written by Pediatric Doctor about the benefits of active play.
A research report written by a 6th grade student.
An opinion letter written by a 5th grade teacher.
1 - Doctor Article
2 - Research from 6th Grade Student
3 - Opinion Letter by Teacher
4 - Journal from 2nd grader
True or False: The Illiad is a Narrative Nonfiction.
False