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Inferencing through film shorts

Inferencing through film shorts

Assessment

Presentation

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.1, RL.5.3, RI.1.1

+18

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jamie Ray

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4 Slides • 15 Questions

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media

Inferencing using Pixar Shorts

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Multiple Choice

Why does Dustin seem to have trouble understanding his surroundings at the beginning of the film?

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Dustin is an alien from another planet
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Dustin is a time traveler
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Dustin is a secret agent on a mission
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Dustin is visually impaired

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the relationship between Dustin and the character who tries to help him?

1

They are family members

2

They've known each other for a long time

3

They are strangers who become friends

4
The character who tries to help Dustin is jealous of him.

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Multiple Choice

Why does Dustin react in a unique way to everyday objects?

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Because he has special powers

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Because he is curious

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Because he has never seen them before

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Because he is pretending

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the world Dustin comes from based on his reactions?

1

It is very similar to Earth

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It is cold

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It is technologically advanced

4

It has very different objects from Earth

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the setting?

1

Take place in the future

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It is in a rural area

3

It is in an urban area

4

It's on another planet

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the town square where the musicians perform?

1

It is a very popular spot for tourists

2

It is rarely visited by locals

3

It is used for ceremonies

4

It has no visitors

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Multiple Choice

Why do the two musicians start competing with each other?

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They are trying to impress a talent scout.

2

They are fighting over the last spot in town square.

3

They want to win the coin from the little girl.

4

They are long time enemies.

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the little girl's actions?

1

She is easily intimidated.

2

She is generous and appreciate music.

3

She is indecisive and easily influenced.

4

She is cunning and manipulative.

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Multiple Choice

What does the music competition suggest about the musician's personalities?

1

They are both insecure.

2

They are passionate about music.

3

They prioritize winning.

4

They are trying to be entertaining.

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Multiple Choice

How does the setting contribute to the mood of the film?

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It creates a sense of isolation.

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It adds to the comedy.

3

It emphasizes the music.

4

It shows how much the characters hate each other.

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Multiple Choice

Why does the pigeon initially approach the secret agent's briefcase?

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It sees its reflection

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Its curious about the gadgets

3

It smells food inside.

4

Its trained to find secret items.

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the secret agent's experience with pigeons?

1

He loves animals.

2

He has a fear of birds.

3

He underestimates the pigeon.

4

He is an expert on birds.

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Multiple Choice

How does the setting contribute to the chaos in the film?


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It is crowded with people.

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It is isolated and quiet.

3

It has many obstacles.

4

It changes rapidly.

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Multiple Choice

What can we infer about the design of the secret agent's gadgets?

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They are user-friendly.

2

They are meant for defensive purposes only.

3

They require special training to use.

4

They are not secure.

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Multiple Choice

What lesson can be inferred from the agent's ordeal?

1

Always be prepared for the unexpected.

2

Animals are super strong.

3

Technology solves all problems.

4

Working alone is better.

media

Inferencing using Pixar Shorts

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