Cassie and I used the children's book No, David! by David Shannon to begin our STAAR Reading review. We started with this for multiple reasons: kids just took STAAR Writing this week (tired), Inferencing is a HUGE part of the STAAR Reading test, inferencing with a children's book and pictures is a nice ease into the skill.
As I mentioned in my last post, Cassie found this lesson on a kinder teacher's website:
First Grade Parade
This kids LOVED it!
First, we reviewed the Inference Anchor Chart we created the day before.
Then, we did an interactive read aloud of the book. I read while the pages of the book were projected so the kids could see the pictures well. You could take your own pictures or do a search on youtube. There are a few options.
I had a chart posted on the board that mirrored the Inference formula (connection to math) we discussed the day before:
TE + BK = Logical Inference
I put this chart together based on a couple of different anchor charts I found on Pinterest.
We then went back through each page and charted the text using text evidence and background knowledge to reach a logical inference. Each student had their own copy of the No, David inference chart to fill out as we discussed and reviewed. They were allowed to discuss with their group and then we took turns as groups came up to the board to chart their inference on our class chart.
What I found what that kids have a hard time understanding what background knowledge really is! Wow! So on Monday, we will be reviewing making connections: T-T, T-S, T-W and the 4 specific types of Inferences. That way we will be able to further clear up what using background knowledge really means before we move on. I learned I sometimes take for granted what they should already know.
Success!
Maas Out!
