Mixed Reading Skills

Inferencing means ________.

• understanding exactly what the text says

• using your background knowledge and text clues to read between the lines

• determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat ________.

• is often in a bad mood

• is large

• is a kitten

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.

• never gets sick.

• is happy about the play.

• is nervous about the audition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.

What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

• She will scold him for not paying attention in class because she never saw the boy in the window.

• She will think it is funny that he is on the ground and laugh at him.

• She will pretend she doesn't see him and ignore his behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Theme is the moral or lesson in a story. Which of the following is an example of theme?

• Don't judge people by outward appearances.

• happiness

• Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Theme is the moral or lesson in a story. Which is an example of theme?

• Missy knew she would always be grateful.

• Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

• One person can make a difference.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The central idea of a text is what the text is mostly about. The freshwater Okefenokee Swamp is home to animals like bears, deer, and foxes. Alligators and frogs can also be found living in many freshwater swamps. Some saltwater swamps are home to crabs and various types of birds, like herons.

What is the central idea of this text?

• The world has many different types of bodies of water.

• Different types of swamps are home to different types of animals.

• There are many animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Scientists wear goggles to keep chemicals out of their eyes. Goggles protect swimmers' eyes from the water. Skiers wear goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

What is the central idea of the text?

• It is important to follow safety instructions at work.

• Skiers where goggles to keep snow and ice out of their eyes.

• People where googles to protect them from different activities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Helicopters are sometimes used to carry loads of water that help put out forest fires. Ships in the middle of the ocean

often receive supplies from helicopters. Helicopters can be

used to rescue people in hard-to-reach areas.

What is the central idea of the text?

• Helicopters carry heavy objects to help with construction.

• Helicopters are used to complete tough jobs.

• Helicopters can be used to rescue people in hard-to-reach areas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.

EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.

What was the CAUSE?

• She worked hard on Tuesdays.

• She wanted to be a dancer.

• She took lessons every day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3