Unit 1 - ELA 2

The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle.

the reason the author has for writing (inform, persuade, entertain)

If I have a stomach ache, I could infer that I'm

An inference is an ____________ _______

The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year.

This is an acronym, or thinking strategy, you can use to remember 3 reasons author's write.

George Washington was the 1st president of the United States. Before he was president, he was a soldier.

a retelling of the most important parts of what was read

Basketball star Donna Dribbles says Skytime Sneakers are the only brand she'll wear!

If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation.

If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay?

Statistics, facts, and logic persuade you to feel a certain way.

to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

Vote for me! I'm the best one for the job! The author's purpose here was to ______________.

Pathway to the heart; appeals to your emotions to persuade you to feel a certain way.

Restate the question and give your answer to it

an assertion or statement, usually supported by evidence

to quote; to mention; use of evidence

Private demand for the product has tapered off for the past three years. This year's figures are at an all-time low.

Once upon a time, a boy wen to the market to sell a cow, but instead, he traded his cow for some magic beans.

In the USA someone dies of Melanoma every 57 minutes. Stay OUT of tanning beds & always wear sunscreen.

Everything I currently know, understand, or have experienced

Celebrity, expert, or higher authority endorses something to persuade you to feel a certain way.

to tell how two things are alike

You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart.

If I saw on television that there is a winter storm coming, I could infer that it is going to _____.

Celebrity Chef Glen Gravy sets his holiday table

Every year, roughly 150,000,000 people die from lung cancer. Smoking kills!

Analyze the story in order to back up your answer

If I see a fire engine on the street, I could infer that there is a

Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize. Summarizing strategy.

to tell how two things are different

Donate to Poor Pets of America to help needy dogs & cats find loving forever homes

Texting while driving because you're in a hurry? You may end up with an eternity on your hands.