Skills Review

​Skills Review
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​Let's read an informational paragraph together. You will then be asked several questions about point of view, central idea, and utilizing context clues.

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C. Auguste Dupin, the brilliant detective created by Edgar Allan Poe in the early 19th century, significantly influenced the development of fictional detectives and laid the groundwork for the detective genre. Dupin's deductive reasoning, sharp analytical skills, and methodical approach to solving mysteries set a precedent for future detective characters. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, acknowledged Poe's influence on his iconic detective. Holmes, like Dupin, employs logic and keen observation to solve perplexing cases. Additionally, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and many other detectives in literature and film draw inspiration from Dupin's intellectual prowess and unconventional investigative methods. Dupin's legacy endures as a literary archetype, shaping the trajectory of detective fiction and contributing to the enduring popularity of the genre.

Multiple Choice

What is the point of view of this passage?

C. Auguste Dupin, the brilliant detective created by Edgar Allan Poe in the early 19th century, significantly influenced the development of fictional detectives and laid the groundwork for the detective genre. Dupin's deductive reasoning, sharp analytical skills, and methodical approach to solving mysteries set a precedent for future detective characters. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, acknowledged Poe's influence on his iconic detective. Holmes, like Dupin, employs logic and keen observation to solve perplexing cases. Additionally, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and many other detectives in literature and film draw inspiration from Dupin's intellectual prowess and unconventional investigative methods. Dupin's legacy endures as a literary archetype, shaping the trajectory of detective fiction and contributing to the enduring popularity of the genre.

• first person

• second person

• third person

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses the central idea of this passage?

C. Auguste Dupin, the brilliant detective created by Edgar Allan Poe in the early 19th century, significantly influenced the development of fictional detectives and laid the groundwork for the detective genre. Dupin's deductive reasoning, sharp analytical skills, and methodical approach to solving mysteries set a precedent for future detective characters. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, acknowledged Poe's influence on his iconic detective. Holmes, like Dupin, employs logic and keen observation to solve perplexing cases. Additionally, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and many other detectives in literature and film draw inspiration from Dupin's intellectual prowess and unconventional investigative methods. Dupin's legacy endures as a literary archetype, shaping the trajectory of detective fiction and contributing to the enduring popularity of the genre.

• The detective fiction of the late 19th and early 20th century largely influenced the mystery genre we have today.

• C. Auguste Dupin significantly influenced the way that future fictional detectives were created.

• C. Auguste Dupin utilized his intellect and analytical skills to solve crimes; his approach to solving mysteries was unique.

• Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyles had a major impact on the detective fiction genre.

Multiple Choice

What does the word prowess mean as it is used in the passage (sentence it appears in highlighted in orange)?

C. Auguste Dupin, the brilliant detective created by Edgar Allan Poe in the early 19th century, significantly influenced the development of fictional detectives and laid the groundwork for the detective genre. Dupin's deductive reasoning, sharp analytical skills, and methodical approach to solving mysteries set a precedent for future detective characters. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, acknowledged Poe's influence on his iconic detective. Holmes, like Dupin, employs logic and keen observation to solve perplexing cases. Additionally, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and many other detectives in literature and film draw inspiration from Dupin's intellectual prowess and unconventional investigative methods. Dupin's legacy endures as a literary archetype, shaping the trajectory of detective fiction and contributing to the enduring popularity of the genre.

• inability

• stubbornness

• expertise

• popularity

​Inferencing

​An inference is a conclusion you make based on clues within the text and your own background knowledge.

Inferences are what a reader "understands" without being told

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​A Mini-Lesson !

Example:

The thunder boomed. My dog ran under the bed and was shaking like a leaf.

Example:

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The thunder boomed. My dog ran under the bed and was shaking like a leaf.

​What we know:

​There was thunder and a dog ran under the bed and was shaking.

​What we can infer:

​The dog was scared of the loud thunder.

​Let's practice using inferencing on an informational paragraph.

​Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions, making it a good "green" option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs. Although they save money on fuel, hybrid cars cost more up front than gas-fueled cars. A new hybrid car can cost almost $3,500 more than the same car configured to run just on gasoline.

​Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions, making it a good "green" option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs. Although they save money on fuel, hybrid cars cost more up front than gas-fueled cars. A new hybrid car can cost almost $3,500 more than the same car configured to run just on gasoline.

​What can you infer from the passage? What is the best sentence to support your inference?

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A.) Hybrid cars are more dangerous than other options

B.) Toyota is making a lot of money from the Prius.

C.) Cars that use gasoline are going to destroy the environment.

D.) Hybrid cars may not be the best choice for everyone.

​Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions, making it a good "green" option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs. Although they save money on fuel, hybrid cars cost more up front than gas-fueled cars. A new hybrid car can cost almost $3,500 more than the same car configured to run just on gasoline.

​What can you infer from the passage? What is the best sentence to support your inference?

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A.) Hybrid cars are more dangerous than other options

B.) Toyota is making a lot of money from the Prius.

C.) Cars that use gasoline are going to destroy the environment.

D.) Hybrid cars may not be the best choice for everyone.

​Let's try another one.

​Shannelle is a very good baker. Whenever there is a bake sale to raise money for a cause, Shannelle is always asked to make cupcakes or a pie. People say that they only come to the bake sales if they know that Shannelle is making something. She always agreed to bake things because she hated to say no to anyone. One week, her oven broke and she could not bake, so she decided to go for a hike instead. Shannelle enjoyed it so much that she realized she needed to learn to make time for herself, and not just donate all of her free time to charity.

Multiple Choice

What can you infer from this passage? What is the best option to support your inference?

Shannelle is a very good baker. Whenever there is a bake sale to raise money for a cause, Shannelle is always asked to make cupcakes or a pie. People say that they only come to the bake sales if they know that Shannelle is making something. She always agreed to bake things because she hated to say no to anyone. One week, her oven broke and she could not bake, so she decided to go for a hike instead. Shannelle enjoyed it so much that she realized she needed to learn to make time for herself, and not just donate all of her free time to charity.

• Shannelle is a generous person.

• Shanelle's mother did a good job teaching her how to bake.

• The people in the community were taking advantage of Shannelle.

• Shannelle's brother broke her oven so she would get a day off.

​Rhetoric

Rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively; it is how a writer uses compositional techniques and figures of speech.

Another definition: the art of persuasion through speaking and writing.

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​An Extra-Mini
Mini-Lesson !