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9th Grade English: Mr. Sheridan & Mr. McNaughton

 Word of the Day
Word: Reminiscence Step 1: Copy the
word.
Definition: Noun - the
enjoyable recollection of Step 2: Copy the
past events. definition.
Example: When visiting Step 3: Write an
my Grandmother, we original sentence
spend lots of time using the word.
reminiscing
 Hook Activity
Take a minute to look at the
following pictures and we will
discuss as a class.

Keep this question in mind:

what is happening in this
picture?
 Today’s Objective
SWBAT: Interpret
context clues
within a text in
order to draw
inferences and
make predictions
with regards to
the plot.
 What is an Inference?

An inference is a conclusion
reached on the basis of
evidence and reasoning.
Inferences Video:
 The Process of Making an Inference

Step 1: Read the text or look at the

image

Step 2: Take notes on important

details (image or text)

Step 3: Draw conclusions based on

those important details and your
 Writing assignment and Exit Ticket
Prediction Paragraph: In 8 to 10 sentences,
using the inference process, make a
prediction of what will happen in the plot of
Troll Bridge, by Terry Pratchett.

● Write 8 to 10 sentences

● Use at least two pieces of textual evidence

● Make a prediction about what will happen

 Your First Sentence

The short story Troll Bridge, by Terry

Pratchett, begins with the
introduction of two characters,
Cohan and his Horse. Based on what
I know of ….