Model+Lesson+One



=Learning Goals:=
 * Analyze a text closely, and draw a logical conclusion (inference) from it. (CCRS Reading 1)
 * Cite specific text evidence to support conclusion. (CCRS Reading 1)

**(20 minutes) It Says/I Say: Use a Thinking Tool to Read Closely** **Our Text ** : //The Danger of Digging Deeper//
 * 1) Create a thinking tool.[[image:gearingup:2columnNotes.JPG width="367" height="281" align="right"]]
 * Fold notebook paper hotdog style to create two columns.
 * In the center at top, write the title of text.
 * Label left column //It Says// and right column //I Say//.
 * As we read, in the left column, record quotes or information from the text.
 * In the right column, record your reactions: thoughts, questions, connections.
 * 1) Read closely and take notes.
 * Use your thinking tool to interact with the text.
 * As you read, be on the lookout for interesting/important quotes or information.
 * When you run across an important fact or idea, write it in the left-hand column.
 * Across from it, jot down your response to the information.
 * Why did it stand out to you?
 * What reactions or opinions do you have?
 * What connections--to you personally, to other texts you've read, to societal/global issues can you make?
 * What questions come to mind?
 * 1) Discuss the article and your notes with your group.
 * Take turns reading a quote or information byte from the left column and then explain your thoughts using your notes from the right column.
 * Before moving on to the next member's quote, get reactions and comments from the rest of your group.
 * Once discussion on that quote has concluded, the next person shares a two-column note and asks for reaction.
 * Continue until everyone has shared or I call time.

**(25 minutes) Make an Inference and Support with Text Evidence** **Another Related Text ** : //Earthquakes in Arkansas May Be Man-Made, Experts Warn//
 * 1) Read article independently and use two-column notes to harvest your thinking.
 * Use back of same sheet or another. Be sure to label your notes with the article title.
 * Try again to capture important info from text in left column and your reactions in the right column.
 * What connections can you make between the two texts?
 * 1) Discuss in small group.
 * 2) Draw an inference.
 * What is an inference?
 * Model an inference.
 * Each individual write inference on sticky note card.
 * 1) Jigsaw groups to share inferences.
 * Collect sticky note inferences on anchor chart.

=(15 minutes) Draft and Publish Your Inference=
 * Graphic Organizer
 * How to organize your thinking [[file:ModelInference.docx]]
 * Read model blog post.
 * Notice the thinking:
 * Claim (Inference/Conclusion) +
 * Evidence (text details that support your conclusion) +
 * Explanation (add commentary to explain your idea fully)
 * Publish your post on our group blog.
 * Check your email--the one you gave in our introductory activity.
 * Click the link provided in email.[[image:gearingup:Blogger_Compose.png width="304" height="253" align="right" caption="Blogger_Compose.png"]]
 * Click "New Post" (in top pic at right).
 * Give your post a title and compose in the big white box (pic bottom right).
 * Label your post with key words so that visitors to the blog can find it: "inference" and any other key word.
 * Click the "Publish Post" when you're ready to publish it to our group blog.