Explicit VS Implicit Information

Front

What is explicit information?

Back

Explicit information is clearly stated and directly expressed in the text. It leaves no room for interpretation.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

What is implicit information?

Back

Implicit information is not directly stated but can be inferred or understood from the context.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

Give an example of explicit information from a text.

Back

An example of explicit information is: 'Nicole ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi.'

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

Give an example of implicit information from a text.

Back

An example of implicit information is: 'Michael was a dedicated athlete,' inferred from his practice habits.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

How can you identify explicit information in a passage?

Back

Look for statements that are straightforward and clearly presented without needing interpretation.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How can you identify implicit information in a passage?

Back

Look for clues or hints in the text that suggest meanings beyond the literal words.

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does it mean to infer information?

Back

To infer information means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Why is understanding explicit and implicit information important?

Back

Understanding both types of information helps readers comprehend texts more deeply and critically.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What type of information is usually found in a character's dialogue?

Back

Dialogue often contains explicit information about feelings, thoughts, and actions.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What type of information might be found in a character's actions?

Back

A character's actions may convey implicit information about their personality or emotions.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3