Inference Strategies - VTS, Inference Wheel, PPT, Rubrics, Printables, Lesson

RESOURCE 1: Elevate Your Teaching with Visual Thinking Strategy (VTS)

Are you searching for a teaching approach that sparks curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and promotes inclusivity? Look no further than VTS using a “quadrilateral exam” approach. Simply present an intriguing image, photograph, or piece of artwork that is divided and covered into 4 equal areas. Students then discuss and record their observations, clues and inferences as each quadrant is uncovered one area at a time.

VTS-Quad Exam is designed for all learners, promoting diversity and collaboration in the classroom. Regardless of background or ability, every student's voice is valued. Whether you teach art, science, history, or any other subject, this technique easily integrates into existing curricula.

What's Included in the Resource:

1. PPT slide presentation for teaching the lesson

2. Step-by-step teaching guide for implementation

3. Printable worksheets and answer guide for reinforcement

4. Three sample images to kickstart discussions and strategy practice

Embrace the power of VTS-Quad Exam and witness your students confidently express their ideas and engage in meaningful discussions.

RESOURCE 2: Unlock Deeper Comprehension with the Inference Wheel

· Are you searching for a surefire way to boost your students' comprehension skills? Look no further! Introducing the Inference Wheel … the ultimate tool designed to transform your classroom into a hub of insightful analysis and meaningful exploration.

· Guiding students through a structured process, the Inference Wheel equips them with the essential skills to extract meaning from texts/images effortlessly. With a series of simple yet powerful steps, students embark on a journey of discovery and interpretation like never before:

1. Read the Text/Examine the Image: Start by grasping the core idea and collecting relevant details.

2. Identify Clues: Spot explicit statements or implied meanings within the text/image.

3. Analyze Clues: Delve into the insights they reveal about characters, events, or themes.

4. Make Predictions: Utilize analysis to foresee what might unfold next.

5. Justify Inferences: Back predictions with evidence sourced from the text/image.

6. Check Understanding: Ensure inferences align with the intended message.

7. Create the Wheel: Utilize a visual representation to organize clues, observations, and inferences.

8. Review and Revise: Fine-tune inferences for pinpoint accuracy.

9. Reflect on Learning: Deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills for lifelong success.

10. Summarize: Reread inferences and summarize key points.

Resource Package includes:

a) Teacher Guide: Your roadmap to successful implementation.

b) Sample Image and Fictional Passage: Engaging materials for analysis.

c) Lesson Answer Guides: Streamlined solutions at your fingertips.

d) Printable Inference Wheel: Hands-on learning for students.

e) Rubric for Assessment: Evaluate and celebrate student progress.

f) PowerPoint Presentation: Dynamic visuals and instructions for teaching the lesson.

**Empower your students to draw meaningful conclusions and

excel in contextual analysis with the Inference Wheel! **