Exploring Texts

Learn how to make inferences using the novel Hoot in this interactive tutorial. You'll learn how to identify both explicit and implicit information in the story to make inferences about characters and events.
Resource ID#: 119146 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Accessible Version Accessible version of the tutorial content in PDF format, updated January 19, 2022

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Hoot, Carl Hiaasen, tutorials, interactive, elearning, e-learning, inferences, explicit information, implicit information, characters, events, English Language Arts, English, Language Arts, ELA, making inferences, textual details, text evidence, reading skills
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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