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Daily Lesson Objective: After reading and discussing the biographical article on Thomas Andrews, students will make three
inferences about a character trait of Thomas Andrews and support each inference using information provided by the text through
asking and answering questions.
21st Century Skills: Academic Language Demand (Language Function and Vocabulary):
Ask
Life and Career Skills: Students will develop life and Answer
career skills by expanding their knowledge and making Inference
inferences. In addition, students will use critical thinking
Character trait
skills while using evidence from the text to make
inferences about Thomas Andrews character traits. Characteristics
Biography
Learning and Innovation Skills: Students will gain
these skills by communicating with their peers and Throughout the lesson students will be reading, writing, and listening
working together during Guided Practice. through teacher input, guided practice, and independent practice. During
guided practice, students will be speaking with their partners to discuss
Information, Media, and Technology Skills: Using the inferences about Thomas Andrews and his character traits using evidence
SMART Board, books, and hands on materials students from the biography.
will gain information, media, and technology skills.
Prior Knowledge: Students should understand who Thomas Andrew is as well as some background knowledge regarding the Titanic.
Students must be able to analyze text and support statements made. Students should be familiar with making inferences and
identifying character traits.
Inferences about Thomas Andrews Character Traits Statements From the Text Supporting Inferences