Skills Review

​Let's read an informational paragraph together. You will then be asked several questions about point of view, central idea, and utilizing context clues.

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C. Auguste Dupin, the brilliant detective created by Edgar Allan Poe in the early 19th century, significantly influenced the development of fictional detectives and laid the groundwork for the detective genre. Dupin's deductive reasoning, sharp analytical skills, and methodical approach to solving mysteries set a precedent for future detective characters. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, acknowledged Poe's influence on his iconic detective. Holmes, like Dupin, employs logic and keen observation to solve perplexing cases. Additionally, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and many other detectives in literature and film draw inspiration from Dupin's intellectual prowess and unconventional investigative methods. Dupin's legacy endures as a literary archetype, shaping the trajectory of detective fiction and contributing to the enduring popularity of the genre.

​An inference is a conclusion you make based on clues within the text and your own background knowledge.

Inferences are what a reader "understands" without being told

​A Mini-Lesson !

The thunder boomed. My dog ran under the bed and was shaking like a leaf.

The thunder boomed. My dog ran under the bed and was shaking like a leaf.

​There was thunder and a dog ran under the bed and was shaking.

​The dog was scared of the loud thunder.

​Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions, making it a good "green" option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs. Although they save money on fuel, hybrid cars cost more up front than gas-fueled cars. A new hybrid car can cost almost $3,500 more than the same car configured to run just on gasoline.

​Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions, making it a good "green" option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs. Although they save money on fuel, hybrid cars cost more up front than gas-fueled cars. A new hybrid car can cost almost $3,500 more than the same car configured to run just on gasoline.

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A.) Hybrid cars are more dangerous than other options

B.) Toyota is making a lot of money from the Prius.

C.) Cars that use gasoline are going to destroy the environment.

D.) Hybrid cars may not be the best choice for everyone.

​Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but they may not perform as well as cars that run only on gasoline. The Toyota Prius gets great gas mileage and has low emissions, making it a good "green" option. However, many people think that it is unattractive. The Prius also cannot accelerate as quickly as other models and cannot hold as many passengers as larger gas-fueled SUVs. Although they save money on fuel, hybrid cars cost more up front than gas-fueled cars. A new hybrid car can cost almost $3,500 more than the same car configured to run just on gasoline.

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A.) Hybrid cars are more dangerous than other options

B.) Toyota is making a lot of money from the Prius.

C.) Cars that use gasoline are going to destroy the environment.

D.) Hybrid cars may not be the best choice for everyone.

​Shannelle is a very good baker. Whenever there is a bake sale to raise money for a cause, Shannelle is always asked to make cupcakes or a pie. People say that they only come to the bake sales if they know that Shannelle is making something. She always agreed to bake things because she hated to say no to anyone. One week, her oven broke and she could not bake, so she decided to go for a hike instead. Shannelle enjoyed it so much that she realized she needed to learn to make time for herself, and not just donate all of her free time to charity.

Rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively; it is how a writer uses compositional techniques and figures of speech.

Another definition: the art of persuasion through speaking and writing.

​An Extra-Mini
Mini-Lesson !