Original PromptI want to make an activity for students to do that targets working on these skills:
Infer and analyze (read between the lines) using evidence from the text to support thinking about the text
Provide a clear and reasonable inference/claim about the text.
Use multiple pieces of evidence from the text to support the inference/claim made from the text (i.e., relationships/interactions across content)
Clearly explain how the evidence supports the inference/claim.
Would love it if it was something t...
This learning resource focuses on the story "Shadows of the Shoal" and aims to help students develop skills in inferencing and evidence-based reasoning. Through a series of activities, students are encouraged to analyze the text, make claims about character motivations, and support their inferences with textual evidence. The resource includes a set of guided activities like group annotation, discussion prompts, and a graphic organizer for making claims, citing evidence, and reasoning. It fosters collaborative learning and critical thinking skills, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of character intent and narrative structure through peer feedback and an alternative ending exercise.