CLARIFY / QUESTION GRAPHIC ORGANIZER FOR “MACHINES NOT PEOPLE”

Paragraphs 1-5

CLARIFY Example: Unfurled (paragraph 4): To

● Identify unfamiliar words and concepts.
Record these unfamiliar words and
concepts in the space to the right.
● Use context clues, dictionaries, or an
Internet search to clarify. Record your
clarifications in the space to the right.
spread out a folded or rolled object to get
wind
Example: “Starship Enterprise” (Paragraph
3): A fictional story of spacecraft and
astronomy

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QUESTION Example: Why are we exploring space

● Pose a question that requires an inference when we haven't even explored 10% of
to answer or that is based on an inference our ocean?
you could make from the text. Record
your question in the space to the right.
● An inference = a conclusion we make You’ll also add here.
when the text does not tell us everything
directly.
● We make an inference based on what the
text does provide and what we already
know about the topic
● Question starters: Why does the author
say…? Why does the author use the word
[insert word]...? What might happen if…?
Why do you think that…? Why
is...important?

Paragraphs 6-10

CLARIFY

You’ll add here. And repeat for boxes below.

QUESTION
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CLARIFY

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Paragraphs 16-20

CLARIFY

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