Passage Organization
Tells the order in which events happen. Ex: First, next, then, and finally
A person or an animal found in stories is called this.
Infer: 'Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd.' I can infer that Troy is A. nervous? B. Handicap C. Making fun of his friend James? D. Talking with a mouth full of water?
A penny for your thoughts
Tells how two items are similar and different.
When and where the story takes place is known as __________.
Infer: The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed for home. I can infer that Kay A. going fishing? b. worked for a long time? C. just ran a marathon? D. was sunbathing and got sunburned?
What is B. worked for a long time?
Actions speak louder than words.
You use these to move from one idea to the next in a writing.
The problem in a story that at least one character has to overcome is called ___________.
Infer: 'This is my last cigarette,' Hal said for the millionth time. I can infer that Hal _____________.
What is A. tired of giving other people cigarettes? B. needed to go to the store to buy more cigarettes C. trying to quit smoking? D. Looking for attention
At the drop of a hat.
States the action that caused a result.
The ___________ is when the conflict has been solved at the end of a story.
The inference 'equation is _________________.
What is "text evidence + prediction = inference"?
Barking up the wrong tree.
Using 5 W's and H is a strategy for this type of writing.
The main message, idea, or life lesson of a story is called the ____________.
Joyce straightened the tablecloth and turned the crystal vase so that it caught the light of the setting sun. She placed two wine glasses on the table, dimmed the lights and lit the candles. Dinner was in the oven. All that was left to do was wait. She checked her hair in the mirror one last time and sat down on the couch. I can infer that Joyce A: in love B: has a special guest for dinner C: an excellent cook?
What is B: Joyce has a special guest for dinner
Beat around the bush.