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Making Inferences: What Motivated Philo Farnsworth? Lesson PlanMaking Inferences: What Motivated Philo Farnsworth? Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Making Inferences: What Motivated Philo Farnsworth?

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  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2B (.pdf)
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Learners continue their work in The Boy Who Invented TV by examining pages 14-17. They work together to determine the gist of the section during a first read then complete a second read to make inferences, create a summary, and define vocabulary terms. The groups then complete an Inferences and Key Terms task card.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

summaries, inferences, making inferences

Instructional Ideas

  • Look up information about Philo Farnsworth to learn more about him as a person

Classroom Considerations

  • Fourth installment of 13 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2B, Unit 2
  • Must complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Includes complete organizers and cards for teacher reference
  • Offers a lesson agenda with suggested times

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4

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