 An Inference is an educated guess we make based on evidence that is provided and our prior knowledge. Textual Evidence Prior Knowledge Inference Based Thinking

 Everyday life  Literature  Informational Text  Poetry  Music  Movies

 Making Inferences creating reading skills such as:  -Making Predictions -Asking Questions -Visualizing the Text - Comprehend -Drawing on Prior Knowledge

 Purpose: Create a shared consistency in learning goals among different states that will promote the literacy skills and concepts required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines..  The standards from grade to grade are steps that build on one another to reach the top.

 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1

 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1

 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1

 With your partner make 3 inferences based on this picture:

 We will read the passage and then answer questions by making inferences.  On your white board you will write: I infer _________. I know this because__________________________

 Sit with your child’s grade level  Work with partners to identify the answers.  Complete a whip around- 1 person speaks at a time  Write answers and justifications

 Common Core Standards are consistent among states. ( According to Academic benchmarks 46 states have adopted the standards)  ELA literacy standards build from grade to grade.  How will you use this at home?  Survey and Raffle