Objective:  I can make inferences from “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” by consulting with my elbow partner and writing down entries that include each direction of the 4-Column Inference Journal.

BW: In their notebooks, students will write the definition of “parable” on the board.

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Do you know any parables?  Why might an author write in this style?
2. Independent Study:  Use the 4-Step Process for these words:  piqued(adj), disparaged(v), forbore(v), aggrieved(adj), sheaf(n).  Use the definitions found in the right margins of the text beginning on page 138.
3. Word Wall Activity:  Show the Word!
4. Dramatic Reading:  After reading aloud Part I, students will make an inference by completing an entry in the 4-Column Inference Journal for the last sentence.
5. Share Out:  One volunteer will share out at Promethean board her/his entry.
6. Think Pair/Share:  Each student will consult with her/his elbow partner to add two inferences for Part 2.
7. Share Out:  One volunteer will share out at Promethean board. Is this an inference?
8. Independent Reading:  Identify evidence to answer questions 1-5 in the worksheet.