A Reader’s Job
Using what you know or can figure out to help you understand an author The reader’s job is a tough …
Category Archives: Inference Resources
Authors Imply and Readers Infer
1. Any text is incomplete without the reader. In pairs, spend a minute or two discussing what this statement means. …
Three Photographs/Three Words
Teacher notes: The following lesson ideas incorporate reading expectations 1.5 and 1.8 for intermediate level students. Three Photographs/Three Words Choose …
Inferring from Political Cartoons
Choose a current political cartoon that will be relevant to your students but will be a little bit above their …
What to do when you come to a word you don’t know:
As children learn to read independently, they learn many reading strategies. Good …
Comprehension Strategies
Strategy Question students ask Activate prior knowledge What do I already know about this topic that help me understand? …
Family Literacy Activities
Literacy Activities for the Whole Family Play with words Bake a favourite …
Critique Bubble Football: Media Literacy
Have your students watch this short video of “Bubble Soccer” and generate what the rules of this sport might be. …
Supermodels Without Makeup: Media Literacy
Have your students scroll down through the pictures of the models until they get to the last two (2 men …
Princess Clothing Writing Prompt
Have you students design a contemporary outfit for a literary character using clothing items found from mulitmedia sources. Have the students …
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