Grade 8 - Reader's Craft

Question 1

Making Inferences

Answer 1

using clues in the text along with what he/she knows from personal experience to help him/her figure out what is not directly stated.

Question 2

Compare & Contrast

Answer 2

Consider similarities and differences between character traits and motivations, settings, and more.

Question 3

Graphic Organizer

Answer 3

a visual aid that can help a reader see relationships, organize ideas, and remember information. Some common graphic organizers include: Venn Diagram, T-Chart, KWL Chart, Plot Chart.

Question 4

Visualization

Answer 4

creating a mental picture from words you have read or heard. As you read the descriptions, imagine the setting, characters, and objects that are mentioned in the story.

Question 5

Asking Questions

Answer 5

can help you identify the irony in the story

Question 6

Make Text to Text Connections

Answer 6

compare and contrast elements of this story with other stories you have already read. Consider similarities and differences between different genres. Compare morals and moral tone of different stories.

Question 7

Historical Context

Answer 7

the people, events, and circumstances surrounding the action of the narrative.

Question 8

Summary

Answer 8

a shortened version of the information written in your own words.

Question 9

Making Predictions

Answer 9

educated guesses about the outcome of the plot.

Question 10

Compare and Contrast

Answer 10

note similarities and differences revealed by the characters’ words and actions as well as any details directly stated by the author.

Question 11

Analyze

Answer 11

examine in detail for the purpose of explanation and interpretation.