Reading between the lines
Ask and answer questions about key details in literary and informational texts; make simple inferences based on what characters say and do
What a learner can do afterwards
- Answer 'who', 'what', 'where' questions about a text using evidence
- Infer a character's feelings from their actions (e.g. 'She's sad because she's crying')
- Make logical guesses about unstated information using text clues
The lesson
A story does not tell you everything. Some things you must figure out. You look for clues. The clues are what characters say and do.
Mia's ice cream fell on the ground. She looked down. Her lip started to shake. How did Mia feel? The clues say she felt sad.
To answer who, what, or where, look at the story. Find the words that give the answer. Do not just guess.
Watch what a character does. Crying can mean sad. A big smile can mean happy. Actions are strong clues.
Sam grabbed his umbrella before school. The text never says it is raining. But the umbrella is a clue. Sam thinks it might rain.
Use clues from what characters say and do to answer questions.
Watch it
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Where this leads
8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.