Inference (6.9D)
Author’s Craft (6.8 D.i)
Context Clues
Mixed Skills
Text/Plot Structure
100
A character slams the door and refuses to talk.
👉 What can you infer?
The character is upset or angry
100
“The wind howled through the trees.”
👉 What is this an example of?
Personification
100
Why are context clues important?
It helps determine word meaning
100
What skill uses clues + your thinking?
Inference
100
What do we call the first paragraph of an essay?
Introduction
200
“The sky darkened and thunder rumbled as she ran inside.”
👉 What can you infer?
A storm is coming / she feels nervous
200
Why do authors use vivid words?
To create imagery and help readers visualize
200
“After hours in the sun, the once vibrant flowers appeared dull and lifeless.”
👉 What does vibrant mean in this context?
Bright, full of life, colorful
200
What is Imagery?
Descriptive Language
200
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
2-3
300
Why do authors include clues instead of stating everything directly?
To make readers think and figure things out
300
“The classroom was a zoo.”
👉 What does this mean?
It was loud and chaotic (metaphor)
300
“He gave a reluctant nod before stepping onto the stage.”
👉 What does reluctant suggest about the character?
He is unwilling or hesitant
300
What punctuation goes around evidence?
Quotation Marks
300
What is the part of a story where the conflict becomes more intense?
Rising Action
400
A student hides their test paper when others walk by.
👉 What can you infer?
They may be embarrassed or unsure of their grade
400
How does word choice affect meaning?
It shapes tone, mood, and reader understanding
400
“The explanation was vague, leaving students more confused than before.”
👉 What does vague mean?
Unclear or lacking detail
400
What is the tone of a passage?
The author's attitude
400
What is the controlling idea?
What the author wants us to understand about the topic.
500
What TWO things are needed to make an inference?
Text evidence + background knowledge
500
Why might an author repeat a word or phrase?
To emphasize an idea or feeling
500
“The athlete’s composed expression hid the nerves she felt inside.”
👉 What does composed mean?
Calm and in control
500
What three points must be found in the Introduction of am essay?
- Hook
- Background Details
- Thesis Statement
500
"And they all lived happily ever after" would be an example of what part of a story?
The resolution