Lesson 9: “Storm Warriors” Unit 2

Conclusions and Generalizations Conclusion or an Inference is using text evidence to figure out something in a story that isn’t directly stated. Generalization- a broad statement that is a type of conclusion that is true most of the time.

How do I infer? = what is probably TRUE What you already Clues from the Text know …. + or picture = what is probably TRUE

What can you infer from these pictures? 1. 2.

3. 5. 4.

What conclusion can you make about the sea?

Inference I CAN… - Think about actions and dialogue to infer a character’s personality. - Use what I know and what the text says to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words. - Infer a character’s goals, motivations, and struggles

Inference-BE A DETECTIVE!! I infer when I think about what is probably true even when the author doesn’t say it. I draw conclusions based on details!

Generalizations Situation Generalization Jalapenos and chili peppers are hot Post offices, courts, and city halls are closed on the Fourth of July My mom sneezes every time she is around our cat All peppers are hot Most government buildings are closed on holidays

Characterization Authors use a characters actions, words (dialogue), and thoughts to give the reader an idea about the characters traits, personality and motivation (why the character does what he/she does!) Great authors make you feel as though you know the characters in the story!

Re-Read “Storm Warriors” p Re-Read “Storm Warriors” p. 267 In your groups, discuss “Classroom Conversation” questions on pg. 280 Do Analyze the Text Questions on p 271 and 275 in your copybook.

WHO’s telling the story?? Point of View 1st PERSON Told by the Character in the story!! Keyword Pronouns: I, Me, We Our, Us 2nd PERSON Narrator will address the reader (Not very Common) You, Your, Yours 3rd PERSON Told by a narrator NOT in the story!! He, She, They, Them *Uses names of characters

Root The base, or building block of a word Many roots come from the Greek and Latin languages

Greek and Latin Roots photo “light” tele “from a distance” scrib rupt MEANING Examples photo “light” photograph, photogenic tele “from a distance” television, telephone, telescope scrib rupt “ write” “break” scribble, describe, prescribe Interrupt, disrupt