Using Details for Inference

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can use details from a text to make an inference about the characters' feelings.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Read the following scenario: A boy walks into a room where his friends are playing video games, but he stands quietly in the corner with his arms crossed. What inference can you make about his feelings? What clues led you to that conclusion? Consider this situation: A girl receives a letter in the mail and her eyes widen with excitement, followed by a big smile. What inference can you make about her feelings? What details from the scenario support your inference?

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