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Infer From Actions and Details: Apply and Create

Support an inference about a character with text details. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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The Last Seat

The bus was almost full. Eli sat by the window with a backpack on the empty seat beside him. An older passenger stepped aboard and paused. Eli moved the backpack to his lap before the passenger spoke. The passenger sat down and smiled. Eli returned to looking out the window.

Use what you learned to explain, construct or apply an idea.

1.Could someone infer Eli is quiet? What evidence supports or limits this idea?

2.Explain the difference between an inference and an explicitly stated fact.

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The Last Seat

Use what you learned to explain, construct or apply an idea.

1.Could someone infer Eli is quiet? What evidence supports or limits this idea?

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Separates a scene from a permanent trait.

One possible response: He does not speak in the passage, but one brief scene does not prove he is always quiet.

2.Explain the difference between an inference and an explicitly stated fact.

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Distinguishes direct text from interpretation.

One possible response: An inference combines clues with reasoning; a stated fact is directly in the text.

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Review the key words and representations in Infer From Actions and Details. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

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Begin with: What does Eli move?
Connect the response to: What can you infer about Eli from this action?
Ask students to apply the idea: Could someone infer Eli is quiet? What evidence supports or limits this idea?

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Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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Revisit the unit goals. Use the criteria to identify a specific response to improve; this activity alone does not establish mastery.

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Infer From Actions and Details

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Support an inference about a character with text details. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Infer From Actions and Details: Explore and Explain

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Support an inference about a character with text details. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Distinguish between comparisons using 'like' or 'as' (similes) versus direct comparisons (metaphors). Includes literary examples and full answer key.

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