1. Lesson 9: Storm Warriors
Unit 2

2. Conclusions and Generalization
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

3. Generalizations Jalapenos and chili peppers are hot
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

4. Re-Read “Storm Warriors” p
Re-Read “Storm Warriors” p In your groups, discuss “Classroom Conversation” questions on pg. 280
Answer the questions using the RACE strategy on a piece of theme paper

5. 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!

6. How do I infer??
What I know Clues from the text = what is probably true

7. 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

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

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