Inferencing
What is an inference?
An educated guess
What is text evidence?
Support and details from a text that backs up your answers and claims
What is narrative writing?
What is argumentative writing?
Writing that tries to prove an author's claim or opinion on a topic
True or False--Informative writing is fictional
False
Give 2 examples of jobs where people use inferences
Police officers, weather people, doctors, veterinarians, athletes, etc...
What type of punctuation do you put around evidence taken directly from a text?
Quotation Marks
Name 2 examples of a narrative text
The Three Little Pigs, The Hunger Games, Empire Strikes Back, etc..
How does an author prove their argument?
By using text evidence and facts
What is the purpose of informative writing?
It provides information and explanations
Lily got up in the morning and put on her bathing suit, sunscreen, and sunglasses. What can you infer about Lily's plans for the day?
She is swimming or going to a beach
When you copy text evidence from a text and do NOT give credit to the author, what is that called?
Plagiarism
Plot, Setting, Characters, Conflict, Dialogue
What is a counterclaim?
A point that disagrees with your claim or idea
Provide an example of informative writing
A travel brochure, a recipe, a text book, a news article, directions, etc...
As I walked through the forest, I noticed tiny footprints near the edge of a large tree. As I got closer, I heard squeaking. What inference can be made?
There is a small animal nearby--maybe a squirrel or chipmunk.
Watch the video clue here: https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5aea0dcf2e577
What text evidence can you use to support the inference that Tamara is deaf?
She dances after the music is finished; her mom uses sign language with her
What is dialogue?
Speaking between characters in a story
Thesis statement
What is the difference between a fact and opinion?
A fact is something that can be proven beyond a doubt. An opinion is a personal view
Video clue: https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5aea124353a34
What can you infer might happen next in the story based on the video Scarlett?
Scarlett will help the boy overcome his sadness
There is still a lot to learn about our universe. What evidence from the below supports this claim?
Scientists have learned many facts about our planet. They’ve discovered that it is incredibly diverse, with many different kinds of environments. There are both places that are extremely hot and spots that are freezing. There are mountains and plains, hills and valleys. There are deep oceans and there are great rivers and waterfalls. There are tropical rainforests and arid deserts. Those are all various parts of our planet. Still, there is much more to learn about what is here on Earth, particularly what is under the oceans. Scientists still are exploring this planet. A scientist dedicates much time to learning, first how to research, then using those skills to learn about the world. The scientist works hard to help us all become more knowledgeable about our world. Research is the key to learning more.
"Still, there is much more to learn about what is here on Earth, particularly what is under the oceans. Scientists still are exploring this planet."
What is the difference between a personal narrative and a fictional narrative?
A personal narrative is a true story about yourself, while a fictional narrative is a made up story
Many people enjoy their hobbies on the weekends. Some people choose to play sports, others like crafting, and others enjoy reading. Fishing is the best hobby because it provides you time to reflect, can be done alone or in groups, and is exciting.
What is the thesis in the above paragraph?
Fishing is the best hobby because it provides you time to reflect, can be done alone or in groups, and is exciting.
There are different groups of people in Kenya. It was not one country before it became a colony. Different groups lived in different places and had their own languages and ways of living. After independence, they joined together in one country, but they still have differences. There are different culture groups within Kenya. While they are from the same region they have different histories. Each has its own traditions. Traditions should be respected. While most people in Kenya speak and write in English because of the colonial years, each culture has its own language and history. There still are problems having a united country.
There are different groups of people in Kenya; Kenya was originally several groups with their own languages and ways of living. There are different cultural groups in Kenya with their own traditions and histories. Most people in Kenya speak and write in English. They are still havign problems uniting.