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

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

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the central idea?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

Mark is the best skater at the park.

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the central idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the central idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the central idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the central idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound. What is the central idea?

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the central idea?

The Earth's surface is always changing.

It is expensive to clean up the damage

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

Which detail would be relevant to this central idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is fun to walk along the shore and look for shells.

Playing kickball can be lots of fun.

Some people burn easily in the sun.

Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.

Which detail would be relevant to this central idea? Even though they sit still for long periods of time, frogs can actually move pretty quickly.

A frog's tongue can roll out and catch a fly in less than a second.

Frogs live near creeks and ponds where there is water to drink.

Frogs like to eat insects, mostly flies and mosquitos.

Frogs can be very patient while waiting for their food to fly by.

Which detail would be relevant to this central idea? Weather reports need to be correct so that people can prepare for bad weather.

Weather reporters study many satellite images before preparing their report on the news.

I always keep an umbrella in my car in case it rains.

It takes several years of schooling to become a weather reporter.

Weather reporters use pictures to show the news about weather.

Which detail would be relevant to this central idea? Getting the right dog depends on where you live.

If you have a big backyard, you might want to get a large dog.

If you have a small dog, it might get lost.

If you have a large dog, it might scare people.

Some dogs are short-haired while others are long-haired.

Which detail would be relevant to this central idea? If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things.

Some people will go for a walk or listen to music when they are sad.

Some people are always happy and in a good mood.

Some people are just angry about something all of the time.

You can't be happy all of the time.

Which detail would be relevant to this central idea? Hummingbirds are quite unique and do some strange things.

Hummingbirds can actually fly backwards.

Hummingbirds have wings that are bright colors.

Hummingbirds make tiny nests where they live.

Hummingbirds fly to warmer climates during the winter.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the central idea?

What is the author's main point/message in this text?

What is the event being discussed in the text?

What is the central idea of the following paragraph? Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

Floods can cause tremendous damage

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5th - 6th Grade

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CCSS

RI.5.2, RL.5.2, RL.5.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A topic is....

What the text is mainly talking about

A sentence in the text that shows the issue the text will be discussing

An important detail in the text that can help us find the main idea

The issue the text is talking about

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A key detail is...

A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.

An important point in the text that can help us find the central idea

Reveals the main characters in the story.

Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The central idea is...

The order in which events happen in a story.

A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.

The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.

A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A summary is...

A list of key details in the text that are placed in the correct order.

A short paragraph in a fictional story that reveals the big idea, lesson, or moral.

A short paragraph that you create which includes the central idea of the text and some key important details.

A short paragraph that you find in the text which includes the main idea and some key details.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are key details important?

They help me understand the central idea

They are names of characters

They are always written in bold print

They are not important

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An inference is...

Text evidence + what you know

Retelling a text

Making a guess without evidence

Information written directly into the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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