Paraphrasing & Inference Review and Practice

Paraphrasing & Inference Review and Practice

Multiple Choice

Paraphrasing means-

• To copy something word for word

• To write something in new words but keep the meaning the same

• To give your opinion about something you read

Multiple Choice

To write a good paraphrase you can-

• Use synonyms for some of the words

• Give your own opinion

• Copy/paste the sentence

Multiple Choice

Paraphrase this sentence-

The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.

• Tigers are the biggest cats, and have black and orange stripes.

• Tigers are much bigger than other kinds of cats, like lions or bobcats, and they have a very interesting pattern.

• The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.

Multiple Choice

Paraphrase this sentence-

The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.

• The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.

• Ball pythons are a snake that live in Africa and make very good pets.

• Ball pythons live in Africa in grasslands and forests.

Multiple Choice

Paraphrase this-

Which inference about Daniel is supported by the information in paragraph 6?

• What is true about Daniel based on paragraph 6?

• Which inference about Daniel is supported by the information in paragraph 6?

• Write a summary of paragraph 6.

Multiple Choice

An inference is...

• A) Text evidence + what you know, educated guess.

• B) Retelling a text

• C) Guessing

• D) Information written directly into the text.

Multiple Choice

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• A) What you know about the topic

• B) The characters in the text

• C) The topic of the text

• D) Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

Multiple Choice

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.

It is likely that:

• A) Mosquitoes bit Rachel

• B) Rachel fell in poison ivy

• C) Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

• D) Rachel was already sick

Multiple Choice

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?

• A) Gas Station

• B) Grocery Store

• C) Candy Store

• D) Shoe Store

Multiple Choice

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

• Jason was the best player.
• Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
• Jason was not a very good player.
• Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

Poll

How do I feel about paraphrasing?

• I can teach the next class about it

• I understand it and how to use it properly

• I may or may not understand it and need to study my notes about it a bit more

Poll

How do I feel about inferencing?

• I can teach the next class all about it

• I understanding and how to use it

• I may or may not understand it and need to study my notes a bit more