Engaging Inference Activity using The Landlady _ Perfect for Middle Schoolers!

What others say

"This would be perfect for any middle school age student that is reading "The Landlady". It is organized and asks guiding questions."

Kimberly S.

"My students enjoyed this activity, and they really understood the standard better after completing this lesson. "

Susan W.

Description

When I discovered this story, I knew it was a keeper for my lesson plan rotation year after year.

The Landlady is the perfect text for teaching and exploring inference, and its slightly creepy tone keeps even my most reluctant readers engaged and eager to participate!

For this activity, you’ll read the story aloud, pausing at key moments outlined on the activity sheet.

During each pause, students discuss and infer about the characters, their motivations, and their actions.

After reading, students will watch a short film adaptation and reflect on their inferences to see how they align with the movie’s interpretation.

What's Included:

1. Student Activity Sheet: 12 inference-based questions with text evidence prompts and a reflection section.

2. Teacher Instruction Sheet: Step-by-step instructions, including links to the story (if needed) and the short film.

This is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to deepen their students' inference skills in a fun and engaging way!

This is a PDF download.

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Engaging Inference Activity using The Landlady _ Perfect for Middle Schoolers!

Name: Engaging Inference Activity using The Landlady _ Perfect for Middle Schoolers!
Brand: Teaching Intentionally with Savannah Kepley
SKU: 5253388
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (14 reviews)

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Highlights

Grades

6th - 8th

Subjects

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

Standards

CCSSRL.7.1

CCSSRL.8.1

CCSSCCRA.R.1

What others say

"This would be perfect for any middle school age student that is reading "The Landlady". It is organized and asks guiding questions."

Kimberly S.

"My students enjoyed this activity, and they really understood the standard better after completing this lesson. "

Susan W.

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Description

When I discovered this story, I knew it was a keeper for my lesson plan rotation year after year.

The Landlady is the perfect text for teaching and exploring inference, and its slightly creepy tone keeps even my most reluctant readers engaged and eager to participate!

For this activity, you’ll read the story aloud, pausing at key moments outlined on the activity sheet.

During each pause, students discuss and infer about the characters, their motivations, and their actions.

After reading, students will watch a short film adaptation and reflect on their inferences to see how they align with the movie’s interpretation.

What's Included:

1. Student Activity Sheet: 12 inference-based questions with text evidence prompts and a reflection section.

2. Teacher Instruction Sheet: Step-by-step instructions, including links to the story (if needed) and the short film.

This is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to deepen their students' inference skills in a fun and engaging way!

This is a PDF download.

More Middle School ELA Inspiration: Teaching Intentionally Blog

Report this resource to TPT

Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 14 reviews

14
ratings

Mostly used with 7th and 8th grades

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An organized resource

Rated 5 out of 5

May 1, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This would be perfect for any middle school age student that is reading "The Landlady". It is organized and asks guiding questions.

Learning Partners

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427 reviews • West Virginia

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities

Such a lovely purchase. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5

April 13, 2026

Such a lovely purchase. Thank you. will use for years to come.

Judy A.

610 reviews • Florida

Grades taught: 7th

Amazing resource

Rated 5 out of 5

December 18, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This was such a great add on for The Landlady. This was challenging but do-able for my students.

Stay Gold English

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208 reviews • Wyoming

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Great Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

December 3, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My students enjoyed this activity, and they really understood the standard better after completing this lesson.

Susan W.

452 reviews • Mississippi

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Rated 5 out of 5

September 20, 2024

My students were absolutely obsessed with is resource! They loved this story! It was such a wonderful way to finish inference within my 5th grade classroom.

Savannah H.

201 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Rated 5 out of 5

October 29, 2023

This handout made making inferences so easy for my middle schoolers! They always love reading this short story!

Kaitlin S.

397 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

October 31, 2022

Very fun especially around Halloween time. My Students loved it!

paula M.

270 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

September 20, 2022

very helpful

Lauren P.

40 reviews

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSRL.7.1

Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSSRL.8.1

Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSSCCRA.R.1

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.