1.6.F

Description: Make inferences and use evidence to support understanding with adult assistance.
Maps to Reading Plus skills: 1B, 6B

Exemplars

1B: Analyzing Implicit Details

1B: Analyzing Implicit Details

Description: Drawing Conclusions, Making Inferences from information in text

SeeReader
✓ standard met

Selection: A-77

A-77

Grade level: 1
Word count: 691 words
Author: R. Bender
Synopsis: A fox says he has many tricks to keep him safe. Will the tricks work, or will he be caught by the farmers' dogs?
Excerpt: "I would gladly teach you some of my tricks," said Mr. Fox. "But in times like these, it is not a good idea to trust anyone. Each animal must look out just for himself."

Question: The fox did not want to tell the cat about his tricks. Why?
  1. The fox believes every animal should take care of its own needs.
  2. The fox is afraid the cat will tell the farmers how to find him.
  3. The fox wants to teach the cat an important lesson.
  4. The fox does not really have any tricks.

Writing
✓ standard met

Writing prompt: What clues in the selection let you know that a character was good or evil?

Evaluator

Organization: Certica Solutions

6B: Recognizing Persuasion

6B: Recognizing Persuasion

Description: Recognizing Persuasive Devices

SeeReader
✓ standard met

Selection: A-20

A-20

Grade level: 1
Word count: 653 words
Author: Amie Leavitt
Synopsis: Does competing help you or hurt you?
Excerpt: And keep this in mind. The best part about competing isn't winning. It's how you feel when you do the best you can.

Question: Which statement best describes the author's opinion about competition?
  1. It's important because it helps you do your best.
  2. It turns everyone into rivals, which isn't a good thing.
  3. It's important because it helps you win.
  4. It's more helpful in sports than it is in school or at work.

Writing
✓ standard met

Writing prompt: Explain how you can tell if an author is writing about something real or make-believe in a selection. Use examples from at least four selections you have read to support your argument.

Evaluator

Organization: Certica Solutions