8/28 Warm-up:

Inference: To use details from the text to make a logical guess

Preview the Text

• Who is the author?• What is the premise of the story?

List 2 inferences you made while reading this paragraph

For each of these words, list what context clues suggested their definition.

Write a list of characters from the story so far. Continue to add to this list as you read.

Exit Slip: Write down two inferences you made about two different characters’ personalities on the last page. Include the characters’ names and the page number.

Mr. N

I inferred that …

I also inferred that…

8/28 Warm-UpUse three of these words to predict what will happen in the plot of PLAYING THE GAME, the story we will read today.

Plot: the events of a story

PREVIEW THE TEXT

WHAT IS JOCEYLYN’S MOTIVATION FOR SAYING THIS?

Write your answer here.

Who is the narrator?

Write your answer here.

Use context clues to define adore.

Use context clues to define adore.

Write your answer here.

List of characters: