Inferential and Literal Questions

All reading comprehension questions

• are equally difficult to answer.

• are three types: literal, critical, and inferential.

• should be answered after re-reading the text.

• should be answered speedily.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Questions are combine your knowledge, common sense, and the text are also called

• critical

• inferential

• literal

• educated

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

To improve your reading comprehension, you should

• study vocabulary words

• learn about different types of questions (critical, literary, and inferential)

• re-read the text many times

• read a variety of texts

• identify important keywords

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

When your question is a literal question, also known as a supporting detail question, the best strategy is

• to reread the passage.

• to apply common knowledge.

• to figure out the best answer and go with it.

• to mark answer b and be done with it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the main difference between a literal and inferential question?

• Literal Qn => answer can be lifted from the passage

  Inferential Qn => answer is paraphrased from the passage

• No differences between literal and inferential questions

• Literal Qn => answer needs to be longer than one line

  Inferential Qn => answer needs to be an essay

• Literal Qn => answer can be lifted from the passage

  Inferential Qn => make a valid conclusion / educated guess using evidence from the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

This type of question requires you to read between the lines of the text in order to make an inference as your answer.

• Inferential

• Literal

• Evaluative

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which detail supports the following inference: Mr. Bueller is a kind and understanding man.

• "Mr. Lucas called on a freckled face kid who answered 'Teresa's house with a kitchen full of big brothers.'"

• "Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French."

• "Mr. Bueller understood that the boy didn't know French and turned away."

• "Mr. Bueller looked at Victor and Victor looked back."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail supports the following statement: Victor regrets pretending to know French in order to impress Teresa.

• "Better yet, he wished he could start his life over. He had never been so embarrassed."

• "Oh please, don't say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes."

• "Victor mumbled, 'Frenchie oh wewe gee in September."

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following are literal questions about "Seventh Grade"? (You may choose multiple)

• What does Victor do when Mr. Bueller asks if anyone knows French?

• Do you ever try to mimic influencers you see in the media?

• Why does Victor choose to take French?

• What does Teresa ask Victor to help her with after French class?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is an inferential question?

• A) A question that requires a direct answer from the text

• B) A question that requires reading between the lines

• C) A question that asks for a personal opinion

• D) A question that requires a yes or no answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1