Lesson Plan: I Can Review and Make Inferences from a Text
Subject: English
Grade Level: 3
Duration: 45 minutes
Objective
Students will be able to listen to the story "Abuela" by Arthur Dorros, answer questions throughout the story, and complete a worksheet to practice making inferences.
Materials Needed
- Copy of the book "Abuela" by Arthur Dorros
- Inference Worksheet (prepared in advance)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio recording of the story (optional)
- Chart paper for group activity
Introduction (10 minutes)
- Engage the Students: Start with a brief discussion about the concept of making inferences. Explain that making inferences means using clues from the text and what they already know to figure out something that is not directly stated.
- Introduce the Story: Briefly introduce the book "Abuela." Ask students if they know what an abuela is (grandmother in Spanish) and if they have any special stories about their grandparents.
Reading the Story (20 minutes)
- Read Aloud: Read "Abuela" by Arthur Dorros aloud to the class. Encourage students to listen carefully for clues.
- Pause for Questions: Stop at key points in the story to ask inferential questions. Some examples:
- "What do you think the little girl feels about her abuela? Why do you think that?"
- "Why do you think they decided to go to the park instead of staying at home?"
Group Activity (10 minutes)
- Discuss Inferences: Divide students into small groups. On chart paper, ask each group to brainstorm and write down at least three inferences they made while listening to the story.
- Share with Class: Have each group share their inferences with the class. Discuss if everyone agrees and why or why not.
Worksheet Activity (5 minutes)
- Inference Worksheet: Hand out inference worksheets where students will answer questions about the story and practice making their inferences independently.
- Review Answers: Once they have completed the worksheet, quickly review the answers as a class.
Homework
- Write a short paragraph about a special moment spent with a grandparent or an elderly person. Include at least two inferences about their feelings or actions.
- Task: Underline at least three phrases in your paragraph that helped you make inferences.
Homework Answers (for teacher’s reference)
- Look for sentences that indicate emotions or thoughts that are not explicitly stated (e.g., "My grandfather smiled when I told him my stories," which might imply he enjoys listening to them).
Image Descriptions for Visual Support
{The image of a young girl and her grandmother sitting on a park bench, sharing a joyful moment, with trees and flowers in the background.}
{The image of a group of children sitting in a classroom, excitedly discussing a story with colorful charts and drawings on the board.}
{The image of an inference worksheet with cartoon characters and fun illustrations, making it engaging for third graders.}
Conclusion
This lesson will help students enhance their understanding of reading comprehension and improve their ability to make inferences. By engaging with the story "Abuela" and participating in group discussions and activities, they will learn to connect ideas and better understand texts.
Optional Extensions
- Students can bring in a photo or object that represents a special moment with their grandparent to share with the class during the next lesson.
- Consider extending the reading to a follow-up activity where students can create their own stories about family time.