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Topic: INFERName: ______________ Date: March 10, 2011 Class/Period Number: McLane LA/P ___ I Interact with the questions and the passage N Note what you know F Find the clues E Explore any supporting details R Return to the question 3/2011_D.McLane

So…how do I do that??? 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: INFER Name: _____________ Date: March 10, 2011 Class/Period Number: McLane LA/P__ I Interact with the questions and the passage Read the questions and skim the passage. Skim by reading the title, the first sentence of each paragraph, and the last sentence of the passage. N Note what you know Code the Questions Code by determining what type of question it is and then write the letter that corresponds to the type of question next to the question (in the Q column box). F Find the clues Actively read the passage. Look for clues, key words and answers to the questions as you read. Annotate, highlight, and/or “pause & rewind” to clarify as you read. E Explore any supporting details Underline and number each clue. Find the clues to help you answer each question. Underline each and put the question number next to it. R Return to the question Answer the question. Determine the answer for each question using the clue(s) and write the answer (in the A column box). 3/2011_D.McLane

Factual Questions Think and Seek Questions 3/2011_D.McLane

Answer can be found right there in the passage. Costa’s Level 1 Questions Who, What, Where, When, How… Code with an “F” 3/2011_D.McLane

3 Types of Think and Seek Questions 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: Summary Definition:A short statement that tells about a long passage Example:The passage is a story about a man who breaks his arm and learns a lesson. Synonyms:paraphrase, abbreviation, abstract, essence, reduction, synopsis, abridgement… Illustration:funnel 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: Theme/Message Definition:The author’s communication in writing to the reader; what the author wants the reader to know or understand Example:The author wants us to understand that people should not say mean things about other people. Synonyms:motif, motive, proposition, matter, advice, lesson, admonition… Illustration:envelope and/or send message button 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: Tone/Mood Definition:The feeling of the passage; the emotions the author is expressing through the use of certain words like adjectives and adverbs Example:This passage is an angry passage. The author shows that anger through the ways Peter acts by throwing things and yelling. Synonyms:attitude, spirit, expression, humor, manner, style, mode… Illustration:faces expressing emotions such as love, joy, sadness, and anger 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: Author’s Purpose Definition:The author’s reason for writing the passage Example:The author wants to convince the reader to exercise each day. Synonyms:intention, meaning, aim, goal, aspiration, desire, mission, objective, target, reason… Illustration:Pie ~ P.I.E. P.I.E.:Persuade = convince, coax Inform = instruct, tell Entertain = charm, humor 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: Setting Definition:The place in which the story is located Example:This story takes place in the African jungle. Synonyms:scene, environment, backdrop, ambience, surroundings… Illustration:an Island paradise (the perfect setting ) 3/2011_D.McLane

Topic: Main Idea Definition:The big idea in a paragraph or passage. Example:This is about how people lived during the Renaissance. Synonyms:core, crux, base, point, big idea, main thing, pivot, significance… Illustration:Light bulb with a book powering it 3/2011_D.McLane

3 Types of Think and Seek Questions 3/2011_D.McLane

3 Types of Think and Seek Questions 3/2011_D.McLane

Factual Questions Think and Seek Questions TYPES OF QUESTIONS 3/2011_D.McLane