Teaching inference

This is a fun lesson to engage your kids in making inferences and drawing conclusions. I love to show my kids how what they learn in class relates to the world around them. I start off teaching inferring with lessons about how they already infer all the time with videos, movies, people, etc. Then, we break down how we use background knowledge and evidence to create a strong inference.This activity can be used as a longer whole group activity, stretched out as an engaging mini lesson over a…

Teaching students the difference between literal and inferential thinking is one of my must-do lessons of every single school year

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Hands-On Inference lesson where students become inference detectives to solve the Case of the Missing Cape! Engaging and SO MUCH FUN for K-1!

This making inference activity and lesson plan will help all of your readers succeed at making inferences and inferring as they independently read in your upper elementary and middle school classrooms. Making inference mentor text included.

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Improving inference skills is simple with these engaging and unique activities that go beyond just simply reading and answering inference questions.

This post shares 6 read alouds or mentor texts for teaching inferences that are perfect for teaching your students to make inferences.

Use this no prep making inferences freebie as a center activity or extra inferencing practice for your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade class. Students read short paragraphs and must use the clues in the paragraphs to determine whether the setting is occurring during the day or at night. This is a cut and paste activity. Have students highlight the clues that helped them for additional inferencing practice. #inferencing #makinginferences #noprep

Making inferences can be one of the most challenging comprehension skills for elementary students. These tools are scaffolds for students as they practice making inferences during reading minilessons, reading small groups, literacy centers, and independent reading. Find essential tools such as mentor texts, anchor charts, sentence stems, and graphic organizers for making inferences. These tips will show you how to teach inference and help your students find success with a difficult skill!