Inference | Review Lesson
Students review how to use clues in words, images, and short dialogues to make simple inferences in the foreign language. The lesson is interactive, practical, and supports speaking, listening, reading, and short written responses.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inference | a smart guess based on clues |
| clue | information that helps you understand |
| evidence | the words or details that support your answer |
| predict | to think about what may happen next |
| because | a word used to give a reason |
Show 2-3 simple pictures or short dialogue excerpts. Ask students what they notice and what clues help them understand.
Look carefully, share observations, and name clues using familiar language and sentence frames.
Review the meaning of inference, clue, and evidence with examples. Model one think-aloud using a picture or short dialogue.
Listen, repeat key vocabulary, and answer quick oral questions.
Display a new picture or short text. Ask students to underline or point to clues and make one inference with a partner.
Work in pairs to find clues, discuss answers, and complete a sentence frame such as 'I infer that ___ because ___.'
Give small groups a short dialogue or mini reading. Circulate, prompt with questions, and support vocabulary use.
Read together, identify evidence, and share one or two inferences with the class.
Provide a short worksheet or slide with 3 prompts using images and short sentences. Monitor and assist as needed.
Complete responses individually, using sentence frames and key vocabulary.
Read statements about a picture or dialogue. Have students respond and explain their choice.
Show responses, justify answers with clues, and listen to classmates.
Review the definition of inference and ask students to share one clue and one inference they learned today. Highlight that strong inferences are based on evidence, not guessing.
Formative assessment through partner discussion, independent practice, and the exit ticket. Use accuracy of inferences, use of evidence, and correct vocabulary as success criteria.
Complete a short inference worksheet with 3 pictures or mini dialogues. Students write one inference and one supporting clue for each item.