Make Inferences and Use Evidence to Support Understanding
What does it mean to make an inference when reading a text?
An inference is a conclusion you draw based on evidence and reasoning from the text, even if it's not explicitly stated.
How does an author develop a character’s personality through actions?
Authors show a character's traits through their decisions and behaviors, which reveal their motivations, values, and emotional state.
What is imagery, and how does it enhance a reader's experience?
magery uses vivid descriptions to create mental pictures, helping readers experience the setting, characters, and events more deeply.
What is the main idea of a text, and where can you typically find it?
The main idea is the central point or argument of the text, often found in the introduction or thesis statement.
What does it mean to synthesize information from two texts?
Synthesizing means combining ideas or information from two or more texts to form a new understanding or perspective.
What is the theme, and how is it developed through the main character? ( double points)
The message of the story.
Characters' choices, actions, and transformations, particularly their internal growth or struggles, demonstrate how the theme is manifested throughout the story.
What role does conflict play in developing a theme in a story?
Conflict challenges the characters, pushing them to grow and revealing the central themes, such as the struggle for justice or self-identity.
How can similes and metaphors be used to express ideas or themes?
Similes and metaphors compare two things, helping to clarify or deepen the reader's understanding of complex emotions, situations, or concepts.
How do supporting details help to clarify the main idea?
Supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain, prove, or expand on the main idea.
How can you use comparison to synthesize information from two different texts?
By comparing and contrasting the key ideas, arguments, or evidence in both texts, you can draw conclusions about their similarities or differences.
Which part of a text would you look at to find evidence to support your inference?
You would look at the details, dialogue, and actions of the characters, or specific facts or examples in an informational text.
How can character dialogue reveal a theme in a text?
Through what characters say and how they say it, you can understand their values, beliefs, and how those contribute to the central message of the text.
Why might an author use repetition in a passage?
Repetition emphasizes key ideas or themes, making them more memorable or reinforcing the emotional tone.
What is the difference between fact and opinion in an informational text?
A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or perspective that cannot be proven true.
When synthesizing two texts, how can text structure help you organize your ideas?
Identifying the structure of each text (such as cause and effect or problem and solution) can help you organize and compare the information logically.
How does a writer’s use of setting help you make inferences about a story's mood or conflict?
The setting can create an atmosphere that hints at the emotional tone or introduces challenges the characters will face, allowing you to infer their reactions or state of mind.
How does plot development help reinforce the theme of a story?
The events of the plot, especially key turning points or resolutions, highlight the themes by showing how characters change or react to challenges.
What is tone, and how does it impact a reader's understanding of a text?
Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, which can influence how the reader feels about the events or characters in the text.
How can you identify the thesis of an argumentative text?
The thesis is typically the main claim or argument of the text, and it is usually found near the beginning, often in the introduction.
What role does context play in synthesizing information from two texts?
Context helps you understand the background and perspective of each text, which is crucial for accurately comparing and integrating ideas.
How can you use character dialogue to make inferences about relationships or tension between characters?
Dialogue can reveal power dynamics, conflicts, and emotions. For example, if two characters argue, you can infer there is tension in their relationship.
What is the relationship between character motivation and the theme of a text?
A character's motivation drives their actions, and those actions shape the narrative's conflict and resolution, ultimately reinforcing the underlying theme.
How does the use of dialogue contribute to the development of a theme or character in a story?
Dialogue shows a character’s personality, beliefs, and relationships, while also advancing the plot and reinforcing the theme.
How does an author use counterarguments in an argumentative text?
Counterarguments present opposing views, which the author refutes to strengthen their own argument and show a deeper understanding of the issue.
How can you use evidence from both texts to support a synthesized argument or conclusion?
You would gather relevant facts, details, or quotes from each text and explain how they work together to support a new insight or perspective.