Citing Evidence to Support Inference in Grade 7 Literature

This video lesson focuses on teaching students how to cite evidence to support inferences in reading literature. It includes instructions on setting up a paper, an introduction to the concept of inference, and a step-by-step guide through modeled and guided instruction using a short story. The lesson concludes with guided practice and an assessment to evaluate proficiency in citing evidence to support inferences.

What should you write on the top right of your notebook paper?

• First and last name, date, and period number

• Class work / homework

• Teacher's name

• Lesson title

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the title of the lesson you should write on your notebook paper?

• Lesson 5: Citing Evidence to Support Inference

• Lesson 4: Reading Comprehension

• Lesson 6: Analyzing Characters

• Lesson 3: Understanding Themes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the theme of the lesson?

• The element of surprise

• The structure of a story

• The role of characters

• The importance of evidence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Pete clenching his fist and stomping out of the room indicate?

• He is angry

• He is happy

• He is confused

• He is excited

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Pete plan to do instead of mopping floors and dusting shelves?

• Play video games

• Watch TV

• Go to the park

• Read his new comic book

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

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What is the purpose of making an inference?

• To make an educated guess based on details and background knowledge

• To state an opinion

• To guess without evidence

• To summarize the text

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the boy throwing rocks at a kitten suggest about his character?

• He is shy

• He is friendly

• He is kind

• He is mean and hard to deal with

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why does Bill want to lower the ransom amount to $1,500?

• He knows the boy's father can't afford $2,000

• He believes it's morally wrong to ask for ransom

• He thinks the boy is so difficult that his parents might not want to spend much money to get him back

• He worries that Sam will back out of the plan

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should you do after completing the guided practice in Part 4?

• Review the answers with a friend

• Take a break

• Start a new lesson

• Turn it in for a score

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is considered proficient in the quiz on Canvas?

• 50% or above

• 60% or above

• 70% or above

• 75% or above