1. Citing Evidence to Make Inferences in Literature
Learning Objective: SWBAT cite evidence to make inferences in literature.
Standard: 5. RL.1
Focus Question: How can I cite evidence to make an inference from literature?

2. You walk pass a house decorated with colorful streamers and balloons.
Motivation
You walk pass a house decorated with colorful streamers and balloons.

3. Discussion: Popcorn Share
What is literature text?

4. Making Inferences
Literature- Imaginative or creative writing. Ex: Fiction stories, poetry etc…
Inference- a reasonable guess based on textual evidence and what you already know.
Textual Evidence- facts, examples and other information from the text.
Prior Knowledge- information you already know or was taught

5. Scenario
Think/Pair/Share: Suppose you read a story and the character is frowning as she rushes around, opening drawers and looking under the bed.
Question: What can you infer based on the characters actions?

6. How to make inferences!

7. Model
Let’s read a short article called, “Athena, Arachne, and the Weaving Contest”.
Question: How does Athena most likely feel about Arachne’s claims?

8. Discussion What happened to Arachne after the competition?
Think/Pair-Share- The old woman said this statement to Arachne, “Spin and weave forever without my help, fool” . Why do you think the old woman said that to Arachne?

9. Guided Practice Why do you think Arachne turned into a spider?
Which sentence best explains why Arachne turned into a spider?
The old woman had special powers.
Arachne did not show her thanks to Athena.
Athena was disguised as the old woman.
Like Arachne, spiders are good at weaving.

10. Activity
Partner Activity: Please read “The Wisdom of the Willow Tree” and work with your partner to answer the questions.
Question: Why is it important to make inferences while reading?
Independent Activity: Please read “A Sewing Sensation” and complete the four questions that follow.

11. Video Clip
Please take notes on the video.

12. Closing
Share Aloud: What do you do when you need to figure something out in a text when the author does not tell you directly?

14. Guided Practice Why do you think Arachne turned into a spider?
Which sentence best explains why Arachne turned into a spider?
The old woman had special powers.
Arachne did not show her thanks to Athena.
Athena was disguised as the old woman.
Like Arachne, spiders are good at weaving.

15. Groups 5B Braeden Hailey Jace Grayson Charlotte Annabella Eric Mitch
Writing: Mrs. Clark
KIM Chart
Review Theme Skills: Mrs. Clark
Inferences
Hispanic Heritage Projects
Sestina
Braeden
Hailey
Jace
Grayson
Charlotte
Annabella
Eric
Mitch
Evie
Theresa
Carter
Noah
Shiva
Mika
Grace
Russell
Scarlett

16. Groups 5A Hughson Hunter Jake Mr. President Jordan Simon Kaitlyn
Writing: Mrs. Clark
KIM Chart
Review Theme Skills: Mrs. Clark
Inferences
Hispanic Heritage Projects
Sestina
Hughson
Hunter
Jake
Mr. President
Jordan
Simon
Kaitlyn
Taylor
Gracie
Henry
Will
Chris
Lana
Alex
Ben
Eleanor
Bella