Characters & Change
Inferences
Text Evidence
Main Idea
Connections
100
What is a character trait?
Words that describe a character
100
A good guess using clues + what you know
What is an inference?
100
What is text evidence?
Proof from the text
100
What is the main idea?
What the text is mostly about
100
What is a text-to-text connection?
A connection between two stories or texts.
200
If a character helps others, what trait is that?
Kind / helpful
200
If a boy has a wet jacket and muddy shoes, what can you infer?
He was outside in the rain/mud
200
What is something you can say when giving evidence.
“The text states…” / “According to the story…”
200
If a paragraph lists ways to save water, what is the main idea?
Saving water
200
If two stories both have a brave hero, what kind of connection are you making?
A text-to-text connection.
300
What does it mean when a character changes?
They learn or grow
300
Why do readers make inferences?
To better understand the story/text
300
Why do we use text evidence?
To support our answers
300
What helps you find the main idea?
Key details
300
How are these stories alike?
“The Lost Puppy”
A girl finds a lost puppy in the park and works hard to find its owner. She puts up signs, asks neighbors, and never gives up until the puppy gets home.
“The Missing Backpack”
A boy loses his backpack and retraces his steps all around school. He works with a friend and keeps trying until he finds it in the library.
Something is missing, etc
400
Why do characters change?
Experiences teach them something
400
Text says: “Sara hid her test paper and looked sad.” What can you infer?
She didn’t do well or is upset about her grade
400
True or False: Your opinion is text evidence.
False
400
What is the main idea of this photograph?
The main idea is taking a photograph
400
How is the author's message the same in both stories
“The New Kid”
A shy new student feels nervous on the first day of school. A classmate invites them to play and they become friends.
“The Quiet Bird”
A little bird is too shy to sing in front of other animals. After practicing and getting support from friends, the bird sings proudly.
Being brave and accepting help
500
A character was shy at the beginning and talked to no one. By the end, they made new friends and joined a group. What lesson did they learn?
Suggested: It’s good to try new things and be open to making friends.
500
Make 3 inferences about the children in the picture. (include evidence)
Answers may vary
500
What evidence supports this is about turkeys?
Turkeys are large birds with feathers that can fan out like a big tail. They make gobbling sounds and can run fast, even though they look heavy. Turkeys live in forests and farms, and many people eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
Answers may very
500
What are the supporting details in this photograph?
The camera pointed at the flowers.
500
What story does this remind you of? Why?
A student studies every night for a big test. Even when it’s hard, they practice, ask for help, and try again until test day comes.
500 points if student ACEs the answer (Answer, Cite, Explain)