8.1 Vocabulary
8.2 Vocabulary
Inferences & Textual Evidence
Topic & Central Idea
Objective Summary
100
Words from the text that support your answers
Textual evidence
100
Who, What, When, Where, Why
The 5 W's
100
Which piece of textual evidence would show that people need to be more observant when it comes to reading food labels?
A.) Trying to take into account all aspects of the food you eat is critical to your overall health and well-being.
B.) People often look at the number of carbs on a food's label because they know carbs contribute to fat.
C.) Just because a meal contains a lot of vegetables does not mean it is an equally good choice for everyone.
D.) In fact, some people who read food labels might actually be putting harmful things into their bodies.
D
100
What is the topic of this paragraph?
"Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures."
Fears
100
Which statement is objective?
A.) Professional athletes are paid too much.
B.) New York is the best state to live in because of our heritage and diversity.
C.) The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, a skyscraper 2,722 feet tall.
C
200
A conclusion you make based on textual evidence and background knowledge
Inference
200
The person or thing that the text is about
Topic
200
What piece of textual evidence supports the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
"Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed."
A.) She began to unpack the picnic basket
B.) Mom offers Max a sandwich
C.) Max stares blankly out the window
D.) His mother comforted him
A
200
What is the topic of this paragraph?
"Pets depend on their owners for many things. Pet owners must give their pets food, water, and shelter. Some pets, such as dogs, need attention from their owners every day. Pet owners must be careful so their pets do not run away or get injured. When a pet is ill or injured, its owner must take the pet to the vet."
Pet owners
200
Which statement is objective?
A.) "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from my favorite album of theirs, No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.
B.) "Bye Bye Bye" is a song by N*SYNC from their album No Strings Attached, and it was released in the year 2000.
B
300
A quotation from a reference to a text
(hint: not textual evidence!)
A citation
300
What the text is mostly about; the main point
Central Idea
300
Infer: What happened to the window?
"“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone."
Tommy broke it with a baseball.
300
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
"It all started in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair when an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history."
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904.
300
Which is the best objective summary?
A.) Have you ever watched Finding Nemo? If not, you should--it's so good! It's about an overprotective clown fish named Marlin who must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets a helpful fish named Dory. Does he find Nemo? Watch to find out!
B.) An overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.
C.) In the movie Finding Nemo by Disney/Pixar, an overprotective fish named Marlin must find his son Nemo after he is captured by humans. He meets Dory, who helps him overcome his fears. Marlin eventually finds Nemo, and he becomes more trusting.
C
400
Clear, direct, no room for interpretation
Explicit
400
Words from the text that back up a main idea
Supporting Details
400
Infer: Why is Anastasia sad?
"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."
John broke up with her.
400
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
"Pets depend on their owners for many things. Pet owners must give their pets food, water, and shelter. Some pets, such as dogs, need attention from their owners every day. Pet owners must be careful so their pets do not run away or get injured. When a pet is ill or injured, its owner must take the pet to the vet."
Pet owners have a lot of responsibility.
400
Which is the best objective summary for this paragraph?
"The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once."
A.) The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.
B.) Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.
A
500
Vague, unclear, requires specific details
Implicit
500
A collection of the main points of a texts that is based on facts
Objective Summary
500
Infer: What is Iggy doing in this building?
"Iggy squinted as he tried to see through the holes in the ski mask. He could make out the large bag on the counter. The frightened woman who put it there now had both hands raised. As he took the bag off of the counter, Iggy tipped an imaginary hat to the woman. The jest did not brighten her demeanor. Iggy exited the first set of doors but stopped soon after. The windows of the building pulsated with blue and red lights. Iggy hurriedly walked back into the building."
He is robbing the place.
500
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
"The Internet has become a quick and easy way to find information on just about any topic. When using the Internet to do research, however, you must be careful of the source. Just because someone has posted information on a website, it doesn't mean the person is an expert. Anyone can offer his opinion as fact on the Internet. Official websites of the government, newspapers, colleges, and professional organizations may have more reliable information than other sites. If you compare several sites and find the same facts, you can be more confident the information is correct."
Not all information on the Internet is reliable.
500
B