Analyzing Fiction - Making Inferences

Alrighty, here is your next video! Sorry about all of the delays, but I finally have this figured out, and all of the videos will be crystal clear from here on out. Woohoo!

Before you hit play, make sure you have a piece of paper, something to write with, and something to write on. You will be taking notes as you watch.

When you're done, read independently, and don't forget to keep track of your thinking on post its as you go!

Optional:

• Need more help with inferring? This page has some great practice exercises: http://www.laflemm.com/reso/inference.html
• This is a great anchor chart about making character inferences: http://www.clipzine.me/u/clip/66361099411310263987
• Scroll down a bit on this page to see two awesome anchor charts on inferring theme: http://missklohnsclassroom.blogspot.com/2012/10/anchors-away.html

Keeping Track of Thinking While You Read

Oh, guys. It has been a night, let me tell you. I apologize for not getting this up sooner. There were so many complications...I can't even talk about it right now because I'm too exhausted from it all. Anyway, here is your first online mini-lesson. I tried filming using my iPad, but due to some of those complications I mentioned, I had to switch to my computer. I just watched a couple minutes of this, and the sound is awful. It sounds like I'm underwater. I'm sorry about that, but I'm honestly not sure how to improve it. This first attempt was definitely full of trial and error!

Anyway, watch this and do what I say! :)

Testing, testing. Are you out there?

I've had twelve new page views today, so I know some of you are checking for videos! Yay! I did this really quick test video, but I will be back in a bit with more. See you soon!