3.4.2 TST

What is a central idea?

• the writer's opinion about a text

• the main point of the text

• the details that explain the text

• a retelling of the most important ideas

Which statement is the best inference from the explicit and implicit details in the passage?

Maria's mom was a better cook than Maria's dad, but each of them cooked when the other was at work. Tonight Maria arrived home to a weird smell.

Wearing an apron, her dad greeted her. "Just in time, honey," he said. "Sit down, and I'll get the food on the table." He presented a plate with a slice of his casserole. The outside was black, and the center was cold. Maria paused and then lifted her fork to her mouth. Her eyes went wide. She chewed slowly and swallowed with difficulty.

"It's, um, it's great, Dad," she said. She forced herself to smile.

• Maria's father's cooking skills have improved.

• Maria does not like the casserole.

• Maria's father has not had enough time to cook what he wanted.

• Maria's mother is not working tonight.

Which answer option most likely describes an essay written to entertain?

• An essay discussing the importance of daily exercise

• An essay telling the story of a person's first roller coaster ride

• An essay giving evidence for why the school day should start later

• An essay explaining how to build a birdhouse

Which is the correct definition for the following vocabulary word: SUPPORTING DETAILS

• Based on or influenced by personal feelings

• A brief statement or account of the main points of something

• What or who the text is about

• Details that explain the central idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Inference Riddle: I hang out in schools and sleep with my eyes opened. I can breathe underwater. In the Little Mermaid I was Flounder.

• I am a shark.

• I am a mermaid.

• I am a turtle.

• I am a fish.

Which implicit detail best supports the inference that Jamar has lost his house keys?

Jamar jumped off the school bus when it stopped at his corner. Approaching his front porch, he opened his bag. His fingers searched inside. He frowned. He pulled his hand out, empty. The house was dark. He hoped his mom was home. Crossing his fingers, he rang the doorbell.

• He expected to find something in his bag.

• He is worried.

• He is excited he's home.

• He is surprised that the house is dark.

Evidence stated directly from the text.

• Implicit Evidence
• Explicit Evidence
• Ominous
• Infer

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Evidence not directly stated withing the text. Having to read between the lines and make an inference.

• Implicit Evidence
• Explicit Evidence
• Infer
• Ominous

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

A good objective summary....

• Is a summary sentence of the text that covers the key details.
• Identifies the topic, has all the key words, and is a complete sentence.
• Focuses on the central idea of the text and only the details that support it. 
• Uses direct quotes from the text in order to let the audience know what it was about. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Statement that is biased and includes an opinion is...

• Subjective

• Objective

• Personal

• Main idea