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Implicit/Explicit Imply/Tell/ Infer

Understanding the differences between * Implicit/Imply * Explicit/Tell * Infer. Implicit/Explicit Imply/Tell/ Infer. Key thing to remember * Other people make implicit or explicit statements or actions,

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Implicit/Explicit Imply/Tell/ Infer

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  1. Understanding the differences between * Implicit/Imply * Explicit/Tell * Infer Implicit/ExplicitImply/Tell/Infer

  2. Key thing to remember * Other people make implicit or explicit statements or actions, and then you infer what they mean by those statements or actions Implicit/Explicit/Infer

  3. Explicit Implicit Communication of ideas can either be…

  4. Explicit Implicit Meaning is not clearly stated; one has to infer meaning “I didn’t know we were hosting penguins in here!” “Must be nice to sit around and play games all day…” “Are we having a tea party?” • Clearly stated; no doubt about meaning • “You keep this room too cold!” • “I think you’re lazy. Get up and put your clothes away, empty the trash, and make your bed.” • “I don’t know why there is a group of students hanging out right here. Get to class and out of the hallway before I write you a detention.” Communication of ideas can either be…

  5. We not only use words, but also body language, to communicate implicitly. What does the gymnast’s body language imply?

  6. To Infer (verb)/To use Inference (noun) To infer means that you come to a conclusion based on evidence. What might you infer from this photo?

  7. To Infer (verb)/To use Inference (noun) And were your inferences about the tracks correct? What kind of creature was walking where? Was it a cat? A raccoon? A dog? A turtle? Or something else? And the winner is … !!!!!

  8. Using inferences when reading: Read the following text and infer as much as you can about the people, the location, the date, and what the heck is going on. “Soon the men began to gather, surveying their own children, speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes. They stood together, away from the pile of stones in the corner, and their jokes were quiet and they smiled rather than laughed.” What are three inferences you can make from this passage?

  9. Using inferences when reading: “Soon the men began to gather, surveying their own children, speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes. They stood together, away from the pile of stones in the corner, and their jokes were quiet and they smiled rather than laughed.” What are three inferences from this passage? That the men are farmers, or at least live in a rural area That they know each other That they are avoiding the topic of the stones What else …?

  10. Using inferences when reading: “Soon the men began to gather, surveying their own children, speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes. They stood together, away from the pile of stones in the corner, and their jokes were quiet and they smiled rather than laughed.” FYI: What short story is this from? It is by author Shirley Jackson It is a short story precursor to The Hunger Games. It is called “The Lottery.” It is about a world where small towns annually have to pick a child – via a lottery – to die by stoning

  11. Identifying a Claim in a Text

  12. 1. When someone makes a claim, what does that mean? * state or assert that an opinionis the case (is the truth), typically without providing evidence or proof. * to say that (something) is true when some people may say it is not true An arguable statement Has to be a topic people care about

  13. 1. Examples of a claim. Are they good or bad claims, based on the definition? How can they be made better I may be related to the British royalty. Planned Parenthood has 10,000 members. Terrorists are responsible for the attack. Spring is good. Driving home from school is safe. The boy’s assertion that he was in class, not smoking, was proved wrong by the video.

  14. 2. Circle three of the following topics. Then write a claim for each one.Kings Island iPhones FairfieldHalloweenHoverboardsISISDonald Trump Dancing BeyoncéMarvel Comics McDonald’s Amazon

  15. 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ • 1. ________________________________________ • 2. ________________________________________ • 3. ________________________________________

  16. 3. What are some other words for a claim? assert, verify, swear, allege, avow, postulate, insist, maintain, profess, hold, affirm, contend (verbs) assertion, statement, allegation,  declaration, contention, pretension,  affirmation (nouns)

  17. 4. Watch the YouTube video written and directed by Charlene de Guzman. What is her claim?

  18. 5. What is her claim? How do you know this is her claim? List details from the short film that prove this.

  19. 6. Is her message implicit or explicit? Explain. Implicit. She never comes out and says anything (in fact, there are no words), but the actress’ reactions signal her opinion – verging on disgust – with her friends’ non-interaction with her as they choose to look at their phones.

  20. 7. Do you agree with Guzman’s claim? Make your own claim about your agreement or disagreement, and then defend your response.

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