Introduction
Has anyone ever told you to "read between the lines"?
What were they telling you to do? That's right! They were telling you to make an inference.
In this web quest you will define, see examples, and practice making inferences on your own!
Click the TASK button for a description of your objectives.
Task
TODAY I WILL . . . define and explain what an inference is
SO THAT I CAN . . . discuss how to use clues to make logical inferences about what is meant but not stated clearly in a text or video.
I WILL KNOW I HAVE IT WHEN . . . I can use inference skills to generate and explain parts of a text/video that the author doesn't directly tell me.
Process
STEP 1:
Click on the link and watch the videos on inference.
DEFINE: what is an inference?
ANSWER: how do you make an inference?
STEP 2:
Click on the link. It will take you to a worksheet. Choose 2 passages to read and complete the paired questions.
You may write your answers down on a sheet of paper, or you may print the file and complete your answers on the printed worksheet.
STEP 3:
Watch the video and then answer the questions on a sheet of paper.
ANSWER: Where do you think the animals are? How did you arrive at that answer?
ANSWER: Why did one of the animals say “this is definitely not first class”?
ANSWER: Why did the animals huddle together? Give evidence to support your answer
ANSWER: How did the two smaller animals feel about Julian’s fascination with the bear?What gave you the clue to your answer?
STEP 4:
Click on the link that will take you to another worksheet titled "Where Am I?"
http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/inference-practice-2-where-am-i/view/
You may print it out or write your answers on a sheet of paper. Read the clues and try to guess where the speaker is.
BONUS!
Write your own "Where Am I" paragraph. Choose a destination or place and give your reader clues without telling them where you are.
When you are finished, turn in all parts to you teacher and continue to the EVALUATION tab.