How do you find explicit evidence?

Animals have often been used to symbolize special ideas. Knights chose to put lions on their armor to symbolize bravery. Chinese kings used the dragon to symbolize power. We still use animals to describe, or tell about, how people behave.

What were lions used to symbolize?

We say people are quiet as a mouse. People can be quick as a rabbit, low as a snake, or stubborn as a mule. Many times we are as hungry as a bear or have a memory of an elephant.

Which animal do we use to show that we are quick?

Sports teams also choose names of different animals to symbolize themselves. Falcons are smart birds that fly very fast. Dolphins are graceful and smart. Buffaloes are big and hard to move. Colts can run fast and avoid getting caught. Animals can be used to symbolize the many different ways that people behave.

What two animals are smart? (Choose 2 answers)

Yankee Doodle is a song that was sung during the Revolutionary War, and it is still sung today. An English composer had written the song to make fun of the Yankees. A doodle was another way of saying fool. The Yankees thought the song was funny and started singing it after they won in battles.

When was Yankee Doodle originally sung?

Yankee Doodle is a song that was sung during the Revolutionary War, and it is still sung today. An English composer had written the song to make fun of the Yankees. A doodle was another way of saying fool. The Yankees thought the song was funny and started singing it after they won in battles.

What does the word doodle stand for?

Jack was forgetful. He could not remember all his things for school. He needed lots of reminders. Once Jack had a swim meet and he had all of his gear in a big duffle bag. His parents asked Jack if he had all his things. When they got home, they discovered that Jack had forgotten his team suit, goggles, and towel. Jack's parents were not happy.

What was Jack's problem?

Hyenas live in Africa. They are found in the grasslands, woodlands, savannahs, and sub deserts. There are three main kinds of hyenas; the spotted, striped, and brown. They are skillful hunters and scavengers. They eat the same food as the lion eats. Lions do not like hyenas and will attack them at every opportunity, but they do not eat hyenas.

Where do hyenas live?

Hyenas live in Africa. They are found in the grasslands, woodlands, savannahs, and sub deserts. There are three main kinds of hyenas; the spotted, striped, and brown. They are skillful hunters and scavengers. They eat the same food as the lion eats. Lions do not like hyenas and will attack them at every opportunity, but they do not eat hyenas.

What evidence tells us lions don't like hyenas?

Implicit evidence is...

Implicit evidence helps a reader to _________what the author is saying.

Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal's office. Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher's voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened. Tommy angrily stared at John, and John returned the angry glare. As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones' office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn't have to look her in the eye.

Why were Tommy and John waiting outside the principal's office?

Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal's office. Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher's voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened. Tommy angrily stared at John, and John returned the angry glare. As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones' office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn't have to look her in the eye.

Who is Miss Brown?

Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal's office. Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher's voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened. Tommy angrily stared at John, and John returned the angry glare. As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones' office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn't have to look her in the eye.

What implicit evidence helps explain who Miss Brown is?

When we make an inference we need to use...

When Susan came home from school there was a note from her mom waiting on the kitchen table. The note read, "Call me when you get home!" So, Susan called her mom. When her mom answered she said, "Susan, hold on a second..." Susan heard a beep and her mom say, "Could I get a cheeseburger, a large drink, and large fries please?" Her mom then said, "Susan, do you want anything?"

Where do you think Susan's mom was?

When Susan came home from school there was a note from her mom waiting on the kitchen table. The note read, "Call me when you get home!" So, Susan called her mom. When her mom answered she said, "Susan, hold on a second..." Susan heard a beep and her mom say, "Could I get a cheeseburger, a large drink, and large fries please?" Her mom then said, "Susan, do you want anything?"

What text evidence suggests Susan's mom is ordering food?

The girl sneezed. Her dad felt her forehead and took her temperature. She told him her throat hurt. He pulled the blankets over her. He told her to try to sleep while he called her teacher.

Why did the girl's dad call her teacher?

The bear ate lots of nuts and fish Her fur got thick. She prepared her den. The leaves fell from the trees and the days turned colder.

What was the bear getting ready to do?