NJSLA Prep RI.8.1 Making Inferences Based on Textual Evidence

What is an inference?

• an answer that is clearly stated in the text

• a logical conclusion drawn from evidence in a text

• an opinion made from reading a text

• a direct quotation found in the text

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the proper way to make a direct citation from a text?

• put the citation in italics

• underline the citation

• put the citation in quotes

• make the citation bold

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is/are the best way to cite evidence from a text?

• summarize

• paraphrase

• in quotes

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What evidence in the passage shows that the Montolfier brothers discovered how to make a hot air balloon?

• "He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney."

• "Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay."

• "After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air."

• none of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What evidence in the text shows that the Montgolfier brothers launched the first successful hot air balloon?

• "He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney."

• "Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay."

• "After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air."

• none of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What evidence in the text could lead you to infer that the Montgolfier brothers' experienced some trial and error before successfully launching a hot air balloon?

• "He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney."

• "Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay."

• "After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air."

• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which specific detail in the above passage describers the first experiment the brothers did?

• Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years

• He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chiminey

• After this, Stephan and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air

• They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The reader can tell from the article that Joseph Montgolfier was very observant because

• he created a balloon from paper and linen

• he noticed the small pieces of burnt paper being carried up the chimney

• he found the best location to launch the balloon

• he was interested in flying

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the above passage what is the most important aspect of terrorism?

• violence

• democracy

• national unity

• humanity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence explains who is targeted by terrorism?

• Terrorism is one of the most serious threats and challenges that the world faces today.

• It is a war against democracy and a crime against humanity.

• Terrorism is violence used by a few unlawful, ruthless, heartless, and senseless criminals against fellow human beings.

• both B and C

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2