Inference, Theme & Describe characters, setting & events

Inference, Theme & Describe characters, setting & events

What is Inference?

An inference is something that may be true based on information that we have.

* An inference is supported by details from the text.

*An inference is not written in the text.

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What is an inference supported by?

• a guess

• details from the text

• the main idea

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CeCe loved her little brother. He was a cute, little baby. He was cute except when he was eating his baby food peas and carrots. When Mom finished feeding the baby, she had to change her shirt and wipe off her face. She had to clean green and orange splatters off the table and floor.

One day, Mom wanted CeCe to feed the baby. CeCe looked alarmed, but she knew her brother had to eat. CeCe fed her little brother. Afterward, she had to take a bath.

How can the reader tell that CeCe is helpful and caring?

• She fights with her mother.

• She makes lunch for her family.

• She feeds her messy brother.

What is theme?

Theme refers to a message or lesson about life or human nature expressed in literature.

❏Theme is generally not directly written. Readers must use details from the text to infer the theme.

❏Details from the text include main events (plot) and characters’ actions.

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What is a theme?

• what the text is mostly about

• the moral or lesson learned

• to summarize

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A pair of Oxen were drawing a heavily loaded wagon along a muddy country road. They had to use all their strength to pull the wagon, but they did not complain.

The Wheels of the wagon were of a different sort. Though the task they had to do was very light compared with that of the Oxen, they creaked and groaned at every turn. The poor Oxen, pulling with all their might to draw the wagon through the deep mud, had their ears filled with the loud complaining of the Wheels. And this, you may well know, made their work so much the harder to endure.

"Silence!" the Oxen cried at last, out of patience. "What have you Wheels to complain about so loudly? We are drawing all the weight, not you, and we are keeping still about it besides."

What is one theme found in the story?

• Those who work the least complain the most.

• Working with a positive attitude gets the work done more quickly.

• Try to do the least amount of work as possible.

How to Describe Characters, Settings, and Events?

How to describe a character?

An author describes characters by their thoughts, words and actions. 

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How does an author describes a character? Choose all that apply.

• thoughts

• point of view

• words

• judgement

• actions

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Sawyer grabbed his tennis balls and racket and raced out the front door. Lately, it seemed like Sawyer was always rushing here and there. He did not understand why he was always late to everything. Yesterday, he missed half of a movie because he was busy playing video games with his brother. His friends waited and waited at the movie theater for Sawyer to show up. When Sawyer finally arrived, his friends were already sitting down with their drinks and popcorn.

Sawyer can best be described as

• a boy who often loses track of time.

• a boy who is a wonderful friend.

• a boy who is a great tennis player.

How to describe the setting?

An author describe the setting using the time, place, and environment.

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How does the author describe the setting? Choose all that apply.

• actions

• place

• environment

• thoughts

• time

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Ziya watched as Henry commanded Einstein to shake his flippers. The walrus raised his front flippers and flapped them up and down. Henry tossed him a small fish.

The aquarium was a great place for wounded and sick sea mammals to get better. The staff was very knowledgeable and kind. The animals’ tanks were spacious and clean. The equipment was very modern. Ziya was excited to work at such a well-run place. Today was Monday, her first day on the job as an assistant trainer.

“Here, give it a try.” Henry said to Ziya. He handed her a fish. She smiled and raised her arm the same way Henry had done. Einstein shook his flippers up and down, just as he was trained to do.

“Good job, Einstein!” Ziya encouraged as she tossed him another small fish.

Which detail from the story supports the idea that the setting is an aquarium?

• "The staff was very knowledgeable.

• Ziya was excited to work at such a

• "The animals' tanks were spacious

How to describe events?

Events are what happens in a story.

To describe events, follow what happens to a character throughout the story.

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Which is an example of a specific detail that describes an event?

• The little crab tried to jump in order to walk faster, but it made him tired.

• The little crab was tired.

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"Rain, Rain, go away. Come back another day!" whined Melana and her sister, Kelly, as they stared at their soaked backyard.

"You two should go outside and play," said Mom.

"Mom, the weather is awful. Look! The rain is pouring," Melana said.

"So," said Mom.

"So?" the girls asked.

"The weather is warm, so you will not catch a cold. There is not any thunder or lightning to worry about," Mom explained. "This is the perfect time for both of you to play in the rain."

"Play in the rain?" Melana asked.

"Sure," said Mom. "Think of it as nature's water park.

What is the main problem in the story above?

• The girls play in the rain, but they become scared of the lightning.

• The girls think that the rain will keep them from playing outside.

• Mom is angry because the girls track mud all through the house.