Vocabulary guide
- inference: an idea worked out from clues
- confidence: the feeling that you can do something
- clue: a detail that helps you understand
Comprehension answers
- What is Hana holding? A timetable
- What does the other student do? Offers a seat and help
- Which action suggests more confidence? Hana raises her hand.
- Is Hana’s feeling stated directly? No, we infer it.
Writing model
Hana seems nervous at first because she holds her timetable tightly and speaks quietly. Later, she raises her hand to share an idea. This suggests she feels more confident.
Word Study
inference; confidence (in that order).
Sentence Builder
Could you show me where the instructions are?
School English
Possible response: Could you please show me where the instructions are?
Accept other polite and relevant answers.
Teaching notes
Read the passage aloud for the listening panel. For the language panel, model one sentence aloud and let students change the sentence starter. For the speaking and transfer panels, accept a clear, relevant response in the student’s own words. Invite planning in a familiar language and adjust support to English proficiency.