Narrative Elements and Inferences

"Has the jury reached a verdict?' asked the judge. 
"We have your Honor." said Gary, jury foreman. 
What is the setting of the story?  

• a school
• a court room
• a grocery store
• a doctor's office

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Every Saturday morning my dad orders the same coffee and blueberry muffin. Not me. I love to see what new and wonderful creations are for sale. As soon as my dad parks the car I step out and smell the wonderful aroma of fresh cookies and pastries. 
What is the setting of the story?

• the school cafeteria
• a bakery
• mom's kitchen
• grandma's house

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...

• character.
• beginning.
• resolution.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The characters of a story are..

• who is in the story.
• the place. 
• the problem the characters face.
• the narrator. 

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The plot of a story includes...

• the different ending. 
• the five parts of a story- the events that take place.
• only the conflict.
• the author's biography.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The conflict of a story is the...

• characters. 
• setting.
• narrator.
• problem the character faces.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

• Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
• Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
• It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
• Bryanʼs pet never bites.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

• There are many breeds of dogs.

• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Inference mean?

• finding details in a story
• Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
• Giving a reason for your answer
• Using what I know

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TEKS.ELA.8.5C

TEKS.ELA.8.6F

TEKS.ELA.E1.4C

TEKS.ELA.E3.4C

TEKS.ELA.E4.4C

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

• got her sunglasses
• made a sandwich
• picked up her umbrella
• put on sandals

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1