RI.1 & 4

Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted.
What do you know based on the text?

• Dalton just learned to ride a bike.
• Dalton got a job delivering papers.
• Dalton just got a new bike.
• Dalton is very clumsy.

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RI 4.1

When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you _____.

• a. summarize
• b. problem solve
• c. identify the main idea
• d. infer

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RI 4.1

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• What you know about the topic
• The topic of the text
• The characters in the text
• Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

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RI 4.1

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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RI 4.1

After three long, tiring days, the climbers made it to the top of the very snowy Mount Everest. It was bitterly cold and extremely windy. After taking in the view of the other mountains, and snapping a few pictures, the climbers were ready to go begin their descent. This was the easy part of the journey because the force of gravity would help the climbers down the mountains.

 

Using your text, descent most likely means....

• movement downwards

• ride up

• part that would keep going

• a path that will straighten out

Throughout the state, there are growths of lilies, daisies, violets, and asters.  This creates a home for many insects, bugs, and birds.

What are asters?

• wood

• lakes

• flowers

• rocks

When Wei Yei got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she became melodramatic, and sobbed and demanded to see a doctor.

What does melodramatic mean?

• quiet

• overly emotional

• angry

• not angry enough

When Wei Yei got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she became melodramatic, and sobbed and demanded to see a doctor.

What does melodramatic mean?

• quiet

• overly emotional

• angry

• not angry enough

Read the following directions:

Put each candle on a saucer. Have your teacher light the candles. Put a jar over two of the candles. Pay attention to the candles. Monitor what happens over time. You will see that the candle with the least air available is the first one extinguished. Keep watching to see which candle goes out next. Blow out the last candle.

What does monitor mean as it is used in the text?

• a computer screen

• to be careful of

• to watch closely

• to cause to happen

Read the following directions:

Put each candle on a saucer. Have your teacher light the candles. Put a jar over two of the candles. Pay attention to the candles. Monitor what happens over time. You will see that the candle with the least air available is the first one extinguished. Keep watching to see which candle goes out next. Blow out the last candle.

What does extinguished mean as it is used in the text?

• put out

• get brighter

• tire quickly

• ignite