ELA Common Core Parent workshop 1
Inference based Skills
Inferences
An Inference is an educated guess we make based on evidence that is provided and our prior knowledge.
Textual EvidencePrior
KnowledgeInference Based
Thinking
When do we Making Inferences?
Everyday life Literature Informational Text Poetry Music Movies
Why Inferences?
Making Inferences creating reading skills such as:
-Making Predictions -Asking Questions -Visualizing the Text - Comprehend -Drawing on Prior Knowledge
ELA Common Core Standards
Purpose: Create a shared consistency in learning goals among different states that will promote the literacy skills and concepts required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines..
The standards from grade to grade are steps that build on one another to reach the top.
Over-Arching Common Core Standards Grades 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Over-Arching Common Core Standards Grades 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Over-Arching Common Core Standards Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Partner Work:
With your partner make 3 inferences based on this picture:
Mini-Lesson
We will read the passage and then answer questions by making inferences.
On your white board you will write: I infer _________. I know this
because__________________________
Group Work
Sit with your child’s grade level Work with partners to identify the
answers. Complete a whip around- 1 person
speaks at a time Write answers and justifications
Closing
Common Core Standards are consistent among states. ( According to Academic benchmarks 46 states have adopted the standards)
ELA literacy standards build from grade to grade.
How will you use this at home? Survey and Raffle
Questions?