an inference is an educated guess we make based on evidence that is provided and our prior...

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?