Drawing Conclusions
aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.ri.6.1
Learning Objective
I can make inferences based on evidence from a text.
Lesson Flow
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Inferences | Making Inferences | Award Winning Inferences Teaching Video | What is an inference?
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.
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Good readers infer by using prior knowledge along with clues in the text to form an idea.
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When reading, look for clues in the text, add your prior knowledge, and put everything together to make an inference.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
“Read the following short story. What can you infer about the character Sarah? Sarah walked into the classroom, her head down. She didn't say hello to anyone and quickly took her seat. Her eyes were red, and she sniffled quietly as she opened her notebook.”
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