Introduction to Inferences

April 16, 2020

Standard

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

Objective
I can determine two or more themes or central ideas through inferences and provide objective summaries.

Video
Here is a short video I made that includes information for our class.

Introduction to Inferences 

Vocabulary

Word: Inference
Part of Speech:  noun
Dictionary Definition: a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Watch the video Making Inferences by ELA Hacks.

Activity

1.  Resources on Making Inferences

Use the link below to review how to make inferences.  Feel free to take notes!

Thought Co. "How to Make an Inference in 5 Easy Steps"

2.  Inference Activity

Use the links below for the class activity today.  Your goal is to rearrange the clues provided to solve the crime by using inferences.  Once you think you have solved the case, submit your answer to the Google form. 

Bank Robbery Activity
Inference Solution Form

Don't forget, we can discuss your "case files" in the office hours from 1:30-2:30 today.   I will reveal the answer to the puzzle then!  See you later.