Wk 18 Inferences Day 3

Wk 18 Inferences Day 3

Students can use prior knowledge and text evidence to support an inference.

What do think is going on in this picture?

Be ready to share out

What do think is going on in this picture?

Be ready to share out

What do think is going on in this picture?

Be ready to share out

Chapter 6: Earth's Building Blocks

• Read each question carefully

• Think about what you already know about the topic

• Read the text to find details to support what you already know

• Come up with an educated guess using what you know and the details from the text support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Why do you think rocks with larger mineral grains have a rougher texture? (page 53)

• I think that rocks with larger mineral grains are smoother because they cover more space.

• I think that rocks with larger mineral grains have a rougher texture because the grains are bigger and can cause a rougher texture.

Multiple Choice

How do geologist distinguish between the two types of igneous rocks? (pg 54)

• I think that one type forms above the earth and the other forms beneath the earth.

• I think they distinguish the two types of igneous rocks be finding out what they look like.

• I think they distinguish the two types of igneous rocks be finding out where they are formed because one is formed on the earth's surface and the other is formed below the earth's surface.

Multiple Choice

Why do you think most sedimentary rock breaks easier than igneous rock? (pg 56)

• I think sedimentary rocks breaks easier because they have several layers with some softer layers.

• I think sedimentary rocks break easier than igneous rocks because igneous rocks are hard made of molten lava.

Open Ended

What role do you think tectonic plates play in the formation of metamorphic rocks? (pg 58)

Independent work time

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