Making Inferences in Literature

The video tutorial demonstrates a model lesson on making inferences. The instructor uses a mystery house story and a read-aloud of the book Jumanji to engage students in making inferences. Students then practice independently by examining magazine advertisements. The lesson concludes with a review of the inference concept and its application.

What is one of the main responsibilities of an instructional coach?

• Grading student papers

• Teaching physical education

• Providing model lessons

• Organizing school events

What did the teacher use as an engaging hook for the lesson?

• A magic trick

• A mystery house's trash

• A science experiment

• A historical artifact

What was unusual about the mystery house?

• No one was ever seen outside

• It had a large garden

• It was painted in bright colors

• It had a lot of pets

What did the teacher do with the trash from the mystery house?

• Used it to make inferences

• Burned it

• Donated it to charity

• Threw it away immediately

Why did the teacher take the trash from the mystery house?

• To recycle it

• To find clues about the residents

• To clean the neighborhood

• To prank the neighbors

Which book was used to teach students about making inferences?

• Jumanji

• Harry Potter

• Charlotte's Web

• The Hobbit

What did Peter think about the game in Jumanji?

• He was scared

• He found it exciting

• He thought it was a big deal

• He was indifferent

What did the students do during the independent practice portion of the lesson?

• Read a new book

• Examined magazine advertisements

• Solved math problems

• Wrote a story

What is the definition of making an inference?

• Memorizing facts

• Reading aloud

• Using clues to figure out something not directly stated

• Guessing without evidence