Prairie River Academy

English Language Arts

Grade 6Unit 1Lesson 1

Reading like an analyst

Separate Observation from Inference

Today: Distinguish what a text states from what a reader reasonably infers.

A

Begin

Warm-up

  1. 1.State one visible action in the passage.

  2. 2.Define inference.

B

Learn

Separate Observation from Inference

An observation points to language actually present. An inference combines that evidence with reasoning. Strong analysis labels both.

Record the exact detail, ask what it suggests, and explain the bridge between detail and inference.

Study the model

Detail: Eli folds the unopened letter twice. Inference: He may be avoiding its message because he handles it but does not read it.

C

Read

Original PRA passage

Eli placed the envelope beside his cup. Twice he reached toward it; twice he drew back. When the kettle whistled, he carried the unopened letter into the next room.
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Separate Observation from Inference

Grade 6Practice and apply
D

Practice

Read, think, and respond

  1. 1.Quote one observation. ELA-6-01-01-Q1

  2. 2.What may Eli feel? ELA-6-01-01-Q2

  3. 3.Which detail best supports that inference? ELA-6-01-01-Q3

  4. 4.Name one inference the passage does not support. ELA-6-01-01-Q4

E

Apply

Use the lesson

Write an evidence → reasoning → inference chain about Eli.

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