Making inferences from two non-fiction texts
I can use inference to explain complexities in writers’ attitudes.
Making inferences from two non-fiction texts
I can use inference to explain complexities in writers’ attitudes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writers convey their meaning through explicit statements and implicit suggestion.
- The reader makes inferences in order to discover the more nuanced meanings.
- Inference involves zooming in on the connotations of chosen words.
- Font styles can also be a subtle way of communicating ideas.
Common misconception
Students think that attitudes are often strong and one dimensional.
Encourage them to think about how it is possible for a book or a film to be both frightening and enjoyable.
Keywords
Immersive - deep absorption or interest in topic or place
Explicit - clear and obvious
Implicit - suggested or hinted at
Destitute - extremely poor
Equipment
You need access to the opening of Bill Bryson’s travel book ‘Notes From A Small Island’. A copy of the extract from George Orwell’s ‘Down and Out in Paris and London’ in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Italy
England
France
Germany
Exit quiz
6 Questions
absorbing
clear
hinted at
poverty stricken
hidden
kept out
supernatural
deserted