Louise Blanchard Bethune: Architect Pioneer

The video tutorial teaches how to draw inferences from informational texts by closely examining evidence. It introduces the concept of inferences, explains the use of a graphic organizer, and provides a case study on Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first woman architect in America. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of putting details together to make informed conclusions.

What is the primary focus of drawing inferences?

• To memorize facts

• To summarize texts

• To make educated guesses

• To write essays

What is an informational text?

• A fictional story

• A text based on facts

• A poem

• A play

What does the magnifying glass symbolize in the context of drawing inferences?

• Reading quickly

• Ignoring details

• Studying the text closely

• Writing notes

What happens when you successfully draw an inference?

• You forget the details

• The light bulb goes off in your head

• You write an essay

• You get confused

What does the light bulb symbolize in the context of drawing inferences?

• A mistake

• A greater understanding

• A new idea

• Confusion

What is the purpose of a graphic organizer in drawing inferences?

• To organize evidence and inferences

• To create a timeline

• To draw pictures

• To list vocabulary words

What is the role of evidence in drawing inferences?

• To summarize the text

• To distract from the main idea

• To provide proof for conclusions

• To confuse the reader

Who is Louise Blanchard Bethune?

• A famous scientist

• A renowned artist

• The first woman architect in America

• A celebrated author

What is the first piece of evidence mentioned about Louise?

• She was the first woman architect in America

• She was born in 1900

• She was a famous artist

• She wrote a book

At what age did Louise open her firm?

• 35

• 25

• 40

• 30