Making Inferences

Mr. WhiteheadJuly 11, 2011

English II

Click the button to

begin

Exit

Instructions↔ This button will take you to the previous slide.

Exit

↔ This button will take you to the next slide.

↔ This button will take you to the table of contents.

↔ This button will end the slideshow.↔ This button will take you to the last slide viewed.

*You will sometimes be asked to download a file by clicking the button, play a video by clicking the button, and listen to an audio clip by clicking the button.*

Exit

Table of Contents2 ─ Instructions3 ─ Table of Contents4 ─ Introduction6 ─ Objectives8 ─ Rubric9 ─ Quiz Checklist10 ─ Meet Gromit11 ─ Big Question12 ─ What is Inference?13 ─ Drawing Conclusions

16 ─ Making an Inference17 ─ Inferences Need Support18 ─ Movie Time!19 ─ Details. Details. Details.20 ─ Further Practice21 ─ Assignment 122 ─ Assignment 223 ─ Practice Quiz24 ─ Feedback25 ─ Summary

Exit

Introduction Much like good detectives who look for clues to

solve cases, good readers utilize inferences to unlock the deeper meaning of an author’s work.

In this lesson, you will:1. Read selected story from their text books and

recall various facts from the text through short answer questions.

2. Summarize and paraphrase the selected story by locating the main idea and giving supporting examples from the text in their written reflection.

Exit

Introduction (cont.)3. Utilize evidence from the text to draw a

conclusion about one of the characters in the selected reading. You will discuss your conclusion in a small group discussion.

4. Utilize evidence from the text to infer information about the characters or story that is not directly stated by the author. You will discuss this in a written reflection and will utilize inferences in a paper-based quiz.

Exit

Objectives Objective 1: After completing the computer-based

lesson on reading comprehension and after reading the assigned short story in their textbooks, you will be able to identify the main idea of the story and three supporting details from the text with 80% accuracy (rubric to be used) through an in-class written reflection.

Objective 2: After completing the computer-based lesson on reading comprehension and after reading the assigned short story in their textbooks, you will be able to draw conclusions and make inferences about the characters from the text with 80% accuracy (rubric to be used) through an in-class written reflection.

Exit

Objectives (cont.) Objective 3: After completing the computer-

based lesson on reading comprehension and after reading the assigned short story in their textbooks, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge by answering questions based on inferences from the text with 80% accuracy through an in-class paper-based quiz.Name of Assignment Slide where rubric is

found.Written Reflection 1 – Summarize, Paraphrase

8 - Reflection Rubric

Written Reflection 2 –Inferences from text

8 - Reflection Rubric

Quiz – Inferences from text 9. Quiz Study Guide

Exit

Reflection RubricTo download

rubric click this icon.

Grading Rubric for Reflection Assignments

Categories Exemplary (4pts) Intermediate (3pts) Beginning (2pts)

Self-disclosure

Seeks to understand concepts by examining openly your own experiences in the past as they relate to the topic, to illustrate points you are making. Demonstrates an open, non-defensive ability to self-appraise, discussing both growth and frustrations as they related to learning in class. Risks asking probing questions about self and seeks to answer these.

Seeks to understand concepts by examining somewhat cautiously your own experiences in the past as they relate to the topic. Sometimes defensive or one-sided in your analysis. Asks some probing questions about self, but do not engage in seeking to answer these.

Little self-disclosure, minimal risk in connecting concepts from class to personal experiences. Self-disclosure tends to be superficial and factual, without self-reflection.

Connection to outside experiences

In-depth synthesis of thoughtfully selected aspects of experiences related to the topic. Makes clearconnections between what is learned from outside experiences and the topic.

Goes into some detail explaining some specific ideas or issues from outside experiences related to the topic. Makesgeneral connections between what is learned from outside experiences and the topic.

Identify some general ideas or issues from outside experiences related to the topic

Connection to readings (assigned and ones you have sought on your own)

In-depth synthesis of thoughtfully selected aspects of readings related to the topic. Makes clear connections between what is learned from readings and the topic. Demonstrate further analysis and insight resulting from what you have learned from reading, Includes reference to at least two readings other than those assigned for class.

Goes into more detail explaining some specific ideas or issues from readings related to the topic. Makes general connections between what is learned from readings and the topic. Includes reference to at least one reading other than those assigned for class.

Identify some general ideas or issues from readings related to the topic. Readings are only those assigned for the topic.

Connection to class discussions & course objectives

Synthesize, analyze and evaluate thoughtfully selected aspects of ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

Synthesize clearly some directly appropriate ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

Restate some general ideas or issues from the class discussion as they relate to this topic.

Spelling & grammar errors No spelling or grammar errors.

Few spelling and grammar errors.

Many spelling and grammar errors, use of incomplete sentences, inadequate proof reading.

Reflection papers should be one page, word processed, neatly done with your name, date, section, and topic. Correct grammar and spelling. Describe the event, the diversity, what you learned. The event needs to be this semester. Total _____ / 20 pts.

Exit

Quiz – ChecklistTo download

study guide click this icon.

Quiz Study Guide

Fact or Inference?

Directions: Having read “The Necklace” read over the following sentences and decide

whether they are facts or inference. Place an “F” in the space if it is a fact and an I in

the space if it is an inference. Remember a fact is a statement that can be verified by

checking its source, and an inference is a statement about the unknown based on what

is known.

____ Mathilde doesn't have a dress for the party.

____ Mathilde lost Forestier's necklace at the party.

____ Mathilde's husband gave her 400 francs for a dress.

____ Mathilde's husband saved up 400 francs.

____ Mathilde worked herself weary to repay her debt.

____ Mathilde is poor.

____ After Mathilde lost the necklace she cleaned her own house.

____ Mathilde is married.

____ Mathilde and Madame Forestier are no longer friends.

____ Mathilde borrowed a necklace from Madame Forestier

Exit

Meet Gromit – An Example of Inference

This is Gromit. He has been the

lead character in several short films and a full-length film that have won numerous awards including academy awards.

He also doesn’t speak.

Exit

The Big Question About Gromit

Q. How can a character that doesn’t speak communicate with the viewer effectively?

A. The viewer uses inferences.

Exit

What is Inference? To infer means to make an educated

guess using incomplete information. Author’s don’t always tell you everything,

but to fully understand the text, we have to draw a conclusion or in other words a reasonable judgment.

A good inference is much likewinning a game of Clue.

Exit

Drawing Conclusions Inference questions will test your ability

to draw conclusions about the information you have read or in the case of Gromit what you have seen.

What emotion do you think Gromit is feeling in this picture?

How can you tell or in other words what supports your answer?

Exit

What about Now?

What emotion do you think Gromit is feeling in this picture? Has the emotion changed? If so, what details are different?

Exit

Practice Question 1Watch the clip about Wallace, who is Gromit’s owner and decide which of the following statements about Wallace’s emotions are true:A. Wallace is

relaxed.B. Wallace is happy.C. Wallace is scared.D. Wallace is bored.

Click on the answer to see if its correct. Wrong answers will disappear when selected.

Exit

Making an Inference The answer to an inference

question will not be directly stated in the text. You’ll have to piece together the information you have and decide what it really means.

Gathering details from a passage to answer an inference questions is much like gathering evidence to solve a mystery. The clues are there, you just have to find them and fit them together.

Exit

Inferences Need Support!

Inferences are not stated directly in the passage, but they are supported by the passage. A valid inference must be based on something in the passage such as the details, the author’s tone, or other text clues.

Exit

Movie Time!!!

Click the buttonto view a short clipfeaturing Gromit.

While you watch, ask yourself the following questions:1. What details explain what

important day it is for Gromit?

2. What details explain how Gromit’s feeling?

3. Can you draw a conclusion about what the rest of the movie is about?

Exit

Details. Details. Details.

What important day is it for Gromit?o A. His birthday!

• Details: Calendar, Presents, Card What emotions does Gromit feel during the clip?

o A. Excitement, Fear, Disappointment• Details: His facial expressions, body language

What can we infer the rest of the movie will be about?o A. Problems with poverty and pants.

• Details: Music, Wallace’s finances, Gromit’s reaction

Click on this box to reveal answer!

Click on this box to reveal answer!

Click on this box to reveal answer!

Exit

Further Practice If you would like further practice with basic

inferences, press this button to play an inference riddle game.

Riddle Game

Exit

Assignment 1 Read the story “The Necklace” in your textbook. Summarize and paraphrase the selected story by

locating the main idea and giving supporting examples from the text in a written reflection.

To begin reflection press this button.

Exit

Assignment 2 Utilize evidence from the text to draw a conclusion about

one of the characters in the selected reading. You will discuss your conclusion in a small group discussion.

Then, utilize evidence from the text to infer information about the characters or story that is not directly stated by the author. You will discuss this in a written reflection and will utilize inferences in a paper-based quiz.

To begin reflection press this button.

Exit

Practice Quiz Press the button and practice what you have

learned about inference and drawing conclusions before the in-class quiz.

PracticeQuiz

To begin quiz press this button.

Exit

Feedback Press the button and answer the following

questions about the lesson. This is the part of the lesson that you can give constructive feedback in order to improve the lesson for future classes.

To begin feedback press this button.

Exit

Summary During the course of this lesson, you

learned:o What an inference is and how it can be

used in literature.o Why it is necessary and important to

utilize inferences to draw conclusions.o What makes an interference valid.o How to draw inferences based on clues

given by the author.

Exit

Conclusion Congrats!!! You have passed the Inference

lesson in English II. To exit press the EXIT button at

the bottom of the slide.