Music Directions
• We are going to listen to two different songs.
• While the songs are playing, listen and
follow the lyrics
• After the song is done, you will respond to a
few questions based on what you heard.
Song #1: I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heHZohwgc2U
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Why would the artist choose to start the song
with the line “Once upon a time”?
What does this line mean-”And he’s long gone
when he’s next to me, and I realize the blame is
on me.”
Explain the chorus of the song as if you were
talking to your best friend.
How did the relationship end?
How do you know this?
Song #2: One of Those Days by Joshua Radin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV4lgM0djM
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What happened in this artists life?
How do you know?
“And everyone keeps saying, Nothing helps but
time.” How does the artist feel about that?
What does the title mean now?
What does the author mean by “It’s just one of
those days?”
You just made inferences!
• Inference Definition:
– Drawing conclusions or assuming something based on
clues in the text.
– Reading “between the lines” and figuring out more than
what the words reveal.
• Other words that mean the same thing as making
inferences:
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Deduct
Interpret
Assert/assertion
Hypothesize
An inference is not
• A prediction
• You are not saying what will
happen, you are saying why
something happened
How do I make an inference?
• To use this reading strategy you just
have to remember to use A-E-C-E-C!
–A Assertion
–E  Evidence from the Text
–C  Commentary
–E  Evidence from the Text
–C  Commentary
A  Assertion
• First, you state your inference as
an ASSERTION, or a statement of
fact. Your assertion is your
answer to a given question, or
response to a given statement.
A  Assertion
• Example:
– Text: He was over 5,000 feet in the air. He
jumped and felt the cold wind rush across his
face. He looked down and saw that the small
dots were getting bigger and bigger. He
pulled a string and felt a jolt. Everything
slowed down.
– Assertion: I can infer that the man is
___________ (Fill in the blank)
E  Evidence from the text
• Next, you read and look for a piece of EVIDENCE in the text that
will support your assertion.
• Reminders:
– Find evidence that is relevant, or important, to your
assertion.
– Copy the words directly from the text – don’t paraphrase.
– Put quotation marks around your text evidence to avoid
plagiarizing.
– Use a sentence starter like “In the text it states” or “According
to the text”.
– Include a comma after your sentence starter
E  Evidence from the text
• Example:
– Text: He was over 5,000 feet in the air. He
jumped and felt the cold wind rush across his
face. He looked down and saw that the small
dots were getting bigger and bigger. HE
pulled a string and felt a jolt. Everything
slowed down.
– Text Evidence-Example
• The text states, “He was over 5,000 feet in
the air.”
C  Commentary
• Then, you make your own COMMENTARY to explain how
the first piece of text evidence support your assertion.
• Reminders:
– Avoid using 1st person point of view – no “I”
statements.
– Commentary should be AT LEAST 2-3 sentences long.
– Format:
• 1st Sentence: Explain or translate your first piece of
text evidence in YOUR OWN WORDS.
-2nd -3rd sentence (possibly longer): Explain how this
piece of text evidence supports your assertion,, and fully
explains your assertion.
C  Commentary
EX:
The first piece of text evidence shows that the
man was very high up in the air. When people
are high up in the air they could be skydiving.
E
Then, repeat E and C one more time!
– Find another piece of text evidence that is relevant, or
important, to your assertion.
– Copy the words directly from the text – don’t
paraphrase.
– Remember to use a sentence starter!
C
-1st Sentence: Explain or translate your first piece of text
evidence in YOUR OWN WORDS.
-2nd -3rd sentence (possibly longer): Explain how this
piece of text evidence supports your assertion.
E Evidence
Text Evidence: You try! Working with a partner
at your table, choose a piece of text evidence that
supports your assertion. Write that below:
• According to the text, __________________
C  Commentary
Commentary: You try! Working with a partner at
your table, fill out the commentary for the text
evidence you chose.
Remember the format for your commentary:
-1st Sentence: Explain or translate your first piece
of text evidence in YOUR OWN WORDS.
-2nd -3rd Sentence (possibly longer): Explain
how this piece of text evidence supports your
assertion.
E Evidence C  Commentary
Example: Text Evidence:
According to the text, “He pulled a string and felt a jolt.”
Example: Commentary:
• This piece of text evidence shows that he is using
something with a string that you pull and then it jolts
you. They also wear a backpack which has a string
that is pulled to release the parachute.
A-E-C-E-C Putting it all together!
• Example:
– Text: I was over 5,000 feet in the air. I jumped and felt the cold wind
rush across my face. I looked down and saw that the small dots were
getting bigger and bigger. I pulled a string and felt a jolt. Everything
slowed down.
– Fully Written AEC
• The man is sky diving. The text states, “I was over 5,000 feet in the
air.” The first piece of text evidence shows that the man is very high
up in the air. When people go sky diving they are high up in the air
because they are in an airplane. Also, according to the text, “I pulled a
string and felt a jolt.” The second piece of text evidence shows that he
is using something with a string that you pull and then it jolts you.
They also wear a backpack which has a string that is pulled to release
the parachute.
– Underline the Assertion.
– Highlight the Evidence from the Text.
Another Example
Terri was waiting near the front door when he said, “I think I see
Sam’s car driving up the street. Hurry up! Close the curtains, turn
off the lights, and hide! He’s never going to expect all of you to be
here for his birthday.” Everyone followed Terry’s directions well.
Assertion
Sam’s friends are throwing him a surprise party for his
birthday.
Evidence
In the text it stated, “Close the curtains, turn off the lights,
and hide!”
Commentary
This piece of text evidence shows that people are trying to
hide from Sam. People hide from the guest of honor at
surprise parties.
Evidence
The text also said, “He’s never going to expect all of you to
be here for his birthday.”
Commentary
The second piece of text evidence shows that Sam doesn’t
expect to see his friends there for his birthday. This shows
that they want to surprise him while gathering at a party.
You Try!
You and your best friend decide to go see a movie at Streets of Woodfield. After
paying for your ticket and getting your popcorn, you pass people who have just
seen the movie that you are about to see. Almost all of them are silent and have
serious expressions. Some even look like they were crying. You grab extra
napkins and head in to the show.
You try!
It was her duplicity that caused him to break up with her.
Had she been honest, he wouldn't have felt the need.
However, honesty was never her strong point. Now they
were over for good.
Assertion
*What can we infer the word “duplicity” means?
Evidence
Highlight a piece of text evidence that supports
your assertion.
Commentary Teacher will model
Evidence
Highlight a piece of text evidence that supports
your assertion.
Commentary Teacher will model
You try!
The first rays of the rising sun streak across the gym floor. The only
sounds are the whir of the rope cutting the air and light rhythmic
thump of his feet. He counts each time the rope passes before his
eyes. He’s determined to be in shape when he steps into the ring.
Assertion
The man is jumping rope to get ready for a boxing match.
Evidence
The text states, “The only sounds are the whir of the rope
cutting the air and the light rhythmic thump of his feet.”
Commentary
Write your own! Remember-No first person, at least 2
sentences, explain how the text evidence supports your
assertion!!
Evidence
The text states, “The only sounds are the whir of the rope
cutting the air and the light rhythmic thump of his feet.”
Commentary
Write your own!
AECEC RUBRIC:
Turn to page ___ in your agenda to review how
you will be scored.
*This rubric will be used here, as well as other
classes throughout the entire school year.
Practice Makes Perfect
• You will practice with AEC even more
when we read the story “Seventh Grade”.