SLO Word Definitions
What is the definition of "Infer?" You can use it in a sentence.
Infer means "to conclude information based on evidence or reasoning."
Example: The student was 20 minutes late to class. The teacher inferred that the student was skipping class.
Describe the main character of your novel.
The main character is _______________.
Who is the main character?
Who is the main character?
Catherine.
Who is the main character?
Gabe
What is the definition of "Conclude." You can use it in a sentence.
The boy had a bruise on a face, so his friends concluded that he was in a fight.
Draw a model of the math equation: 2x2
2 groups of 2
Crystal
Autism.
12 years old.
What is the definition of the word, "model?"
Hint: Think about math.
If your novel had a sequel: Predict what would happen next?"
If my novel had a sequel, _____________ would happen next.
Why does Katie feed the dog?
Katie notices that the dog is not well taken care of. He is skinny and looks hungry.
Why does Catherine make a rule book?
Summarize the novel in 2 sentences.
The novel is about a boy who is in foster care who finds out that his uncle died, and because he doesn't want to go back into foster care, he tells no one.
He goes to the mailbox and finds a note saying that the person has a secret, and his uncle's body is gone, which begins a correspondence between Gabe and the mystery writer.
What is the definition of the word, "claim?" You can use it in a sentence.
Example: The teacher asked the students to defend the claim, "Uniforms are good for students to wear at school."
Clarify this statement: "Art imitates life."
This statement means_____________.
Katie cares about the dog, and her friends care about boys. All the friends live in the projects and go to the same school.
How does the author develop the theme of friendship in the novel?
The author shows how David is longing to make connections and friendship, and also shows how Catherine is interested in making friends too.
How does the author develop the theme of friendship in this novel?
Any answer that demonstrates friendship.
What is the definition of the word, "verify?" You can use it in a sentence.
Verify means, "make sure or demonstrate that something is correct."
Example: Can you verify that your name is spelled correctly on this paper?
Evaluate the claim: "Uniforms help children learn better."
Describe Jim Grady's personality? How does Katie feel about Jim a the beginning of the novel vs. the end?
Katie is a sweet, caring, and shy girl. At the beginning, she hates Jim. At the end, she has become good friends with Jim and respects him.
David doesn't realize he has a disability. Catherine is very concerned with making David (normal). Both Catherine and David are trying to make connections and want to have friends.
Evaluate the claim: The Mailbox is about 2 people in need that can save each other."
Any answer that demonstrates that the 2 people are in need and can save each other.