Quote Accurately and Draw Inferences (Literature) - 5th Grade Reading
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What is a “direct quote” in reading responses?
What is a “direct quote” in reading responses?
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A sentence or phrase taken word-for-word from the text. Direct quotes must match the source text exactly.
A sentence or phrase taken word-for-word from the text. Direct quotes must match the source text exactly.
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What should you include immediately before or after a quote to show what it proves?
What should you include immediately before or after a quote to show what it proves?
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A brief explanation (commentary) connecting the quote to the point. Commentary links evidence to your argument or analysis.
A brief explanation (commentary) connecting the quote to the point. Commentary links evidence to your argument or analysis.
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Identify the inference: Text says, “Maya stared at the floor and spoke softly.” What is inferred?
Identify the inference: Text says, “Maya stared at the floor and spoke softly.” What is inferred?
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Maya feels nervous or embarrassed. Body language and voice suggest emotional state not explicitly stated.
Maya feels nervous or embarrassed. Body language and voice suggest emotional state not explicitly stated.
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What do ellipses (...) show when used inside a quote?
What do ellipses (...) show when used inside a quote?
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Words were omitted from the original text. Ellipses indicate removed text while maintaining meaning.
Words were omitted from the original text. Ellipses indicate removed text while maintaining meaning.
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What does it mean to quote accurately from a text?
What does it mean to quote accurately from a text?
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Copy the author’s exact words with correct punctuation and wording. Accuracy means preserving every word and punctuation mark.
Copy the author’s exact words with correct punctuation and wording. Accuracy means preserving every word and punctuation mark.
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What is the most reliable way to answer a question about a story in CCSS.RL.5.1?
What is the most reliable way to answer a question about a story in CCSS.RL.5.1?
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Use accurate quotes for explicit answers and quotes plus reasoning for inferences. Combines both skills required by the standard.
Use accurate quotes for explicit answers and quotes plus reasoning for inferences. Combines both skills required by the standard.
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Choose the best quote to support: “The character is determined.” A) “I will try again.” B) “I am tired.”
Choose the best quote to support: “The character is determined.” A) “I will try again.” B) “I am tired.”
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A) “I will try again.”. Shows persistence directly, matching the determination claim.
A) “I will try again.”. Shows persistence directly, matching the determination claim.
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Which sentence is an inference, not an explicit detail? A) “The sky was gray.” B) “A storm is coming.”
Which sentence is an inference, not an explicit detail? A) “The sky was gray.” B) “A storm is coming.”
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B) “A storm is coming.”. Predictions require inference; descriptions are explicit.
B) “A storm is coming.”. Predictions require inference; descriptions are explicit.
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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
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Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates ideas in new words. Quotes preserve original language; paraphrases express meaning differently.
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates ideas in new words. Quotes preserve original language; paraphrases express meaning differently.
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Which punctuation marks must surround a short direct quote in a sentence?
Which punctuation marks must surround a short direct quote in a sentence?
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Quotation marks. Standard punctuation rule for incorporating quotes into sentences.
Quotation marks. Standard punctuation rule for incorporating quotes into sentences.
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What is the main difference between explicit evidence and inferred ideas?
What is the main difference between explicit evidence and inferred ideas?
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Explicit is stated; inferred is concluded from clues. Explicit requires no interpretation; inferred requires reasoning.
Explicit is stated; inferred is concluded from clues. Explicit requires no interpretation; inferred requires reasoning.
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Which two parts are combined to make a strong inference?
Which two parts are combined to make a strong inference?
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Text evidence and background knowledge. Strong inferences require both textual support and prior understanding.
Text evidence and background knowledge. Strong inferences require both textual support and prior understanding.
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What is an inference in literature?
What is an inference in literature?
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A conclusion based on text evidence plus what the reader knows. Inferences go beyond what's written by combining clues with knowledge.
A conclusion based on text evidence plus what the reader knows. Inferences go beyond what's written by combining clues with knowledge.
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What does it mean when a text says something explicitly?
What does it mean when a text says something explicitly?
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The information is stated directly in the text. Explicit means clearly written, not requiring interpretation.
The information is stated directly in the text. Explicit means clearly written, not requiring interpretation.
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Identify the accurate quote of the text: Text says, “I cannot go,” she whispered.
Identify the accurate quote of the text: Text says, “I cannot go,” she whispered.
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"I cannot go," she whispered. Accurate quoting preserves all punctuation and word order.
"I cannot go," she whispered. Accurate quoting preserves all punctuation and word order.
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What is the best type of evidence to support an inference about a character’s feelings?
What is the best type of evidence to support an inference about a character’s feelings?
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A quote showing actions, dialogue, or thoughts that reveal feelings. Character emotions are best shown through their words and behaviors.
A quote showing actions, dialogue, or thoughts that reveal feelings. Character emotions are best shown through their words and behaviors.
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What does it mean for a quote to be relevant to your answer?
What does it mean for a quote to be relevant to your answer?
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It directly supports the specific point you are making. Relevant quotes connect directly to your claim.
It directly supports the specific point you are making. Relevant quotes connect directly to your claim.
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Which quote best supports that the setting is cold? A) "Frost covered the window." B) "Birds sang loudly."
Which quote best supports that the setting is cold? A) "Frost covered the window." B) "Birds sang loudly."
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A) "Frost covered the window.". Frost indicates cold temperature; birds don't.
A) "Frost covered the window.". Frost indicates cold temperature; birds don't.
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Identify the strongest quote to support that the narrator is reliable: A) "I saw the clock strike twelve." B) "Maybe it happened, I am not sure."
Identify the strongest quote to support that the narrator is reliable: A) "I saw the clock strike twelve." B) "Maybe it happened, I am not sure."
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A) "I saw the clock strike twelve.". Specific observation shows certainty; B shows doubt.
A) "I saw the clock strike twelve.". Specific observation shows certainty; B shows doubt.
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Choose the best evidence for: Why did the character leave? A) "I cannot stay here anymore," he said. B) "The sky was blue."
Choose the best evidence for: Why did the character leave? A) "I cannot stay here anymore," he said. B) "The sky was blue."
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A) "I cannot stay here anymore," he said. A directly explains the reason; B is irrelevant.
A) "I cannot stay here anymore," he said. A directly explains the reason; B is irrelevant.
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