Learn about literary characters through portraits.

Chris Smith Apple Distinguished Educator 3rd Grade, Reading & Writing

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Inference is a critical skill for students to develop as they grow as readers. See how Chris helped his third-graders hone their ability to infer ideas by creating silhouette portraits of a literary character, filled with their own words.

Students first examined the words, thoughts, and actions of India Opal Buloni from Kate DiCamillo’s Because Of Winn-Dixie. Then, using Apple Pencil in Notes, they jotted down adjectives they thought would best describe her.

By creating an open-minded classroom environment where I guide the kids with tips and tricks, then let them go off and explore on their own, I’ve found that it allows them to take risks and think of multiple ways to do something. Oftentimes, what they come back with is way beyond my expectations.

Chris Smith

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