Exploring Explicit and Implicit Information

What is the first thing you will learn in this tutorial?

• How to summarize a text

• How to identify implicit information

• How to identify explicit information

• How to write a story

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is explicit information?

• Information that is implied

• Information that is stated clearly and in detail

• Information that is hidden

• Information that is guessed

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of explicit information?

• The grasshopper laughed at the ant

• The ant is hardworking

• The ant is worried about winter

• The grasshopper is lazy

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does implicit information rely on?

• Guesses without any basis

• Only prior knowledge

• Only explicit information

• Explicit information and prior knowledge

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does the grasshopper call the ant's work 'silly'?

• Because he thinks the ant is funny

• Because he is worried about winter

• Because he doesn't want to work

• Because he is hardworking

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What can be inferred about the grasshopper's attitude towards work?

• He is lazy

• He is concerned

• He is hardworking

• He is diligent

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does the grasshopper's question about winter suggest?

• He is prepared for winter

• He is not concerned about the future

• He has enough food

• He is hardworking

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How can you identify implicit information?

• By guessing

• By using explicit information and prior knowledge

• By asking the author

• By reading between the lines

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you do if you have questions about explicit and implicit information?

• Guess the answers

• Ignore them

• Ask your teacher

• Look them up online

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main difference between explicit and implicit information?

• Explicit information is always true, implicit information is always false

• Explicit information is guessed, implicit information is stated

• Explicit information is clear and detailed, implicit information is inferred

• Explicit information is hidden, implicit information is clear

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2