Inferring Teaching Resources
Use this collection of resources when learning about inference. Inferring involves using clues from texts, images or events in the world to formulate a theory or make meaning. It is a reading and comprehension strategy which can be practised. This collection of posters, lesson plans, PowerPoints and worksheets are not only related to the comprehension of texts, but also inferring from images. In addition, a blog outlining how to develop inferential comprehension using visuals alone is provided.
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Inference vs Prediction Poster
A poster outlining the similarities and differences between inference and prediction.
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Making Inferences - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to draw conclusions and make inferences when reading.
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Making Inferences - Characters Feelings
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to draw conclusions and make inferences when reading.
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What's Missing? – Interactive PowerPoint
An interactive presentation where students try to guess what object is missing from the picture.
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120 Comprehension Strategy Question Cards
A set of 120 open-ended question cards to help students apply comprehension strategies when reading.
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Comprehension Task Cards - Draw Conclusions and Make Inferences
A set of comprehension task cards to help students draw conclusions and make inferences when reading.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Inferring
A 13 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of inferring.
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The Secret Society of Vegetable Venerators Inference Scenario Poster
Part of a series of inference scenario posters to use when teaching your students how to infer information from images.
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The Elegant Express Inference Scenario Poster
Part of a series of inference scenario posters to use when teaching your students how to infer information from images.
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The Fishes' Market Inference Scenario Poster
Part of a series of inference scenario posters to use when teaching your students how to infer information from images.
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Ducks in Space Inference Scenario Poster
Part of a series of inference scenario posters to use when teaching your students how to infer information from images.
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The Animal Games Inference Scenario Poster
Part of a series of inference scenario posters to use when teaching your students how to infer information from images.
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Inferring Practice – Worksheet
A worksheet to practise making inferences.
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Making Inferences Comprehension Worksheet
A task to use when teaching your students reading comprehension strategies.
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Comprehension Strategy Teaching Resource Pack - Draw Conclusions and Make Inferences
A comprehensive resource pack helping students draw conclusions and make inferences.
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Inference Scenarios Teaching Resource Pack
Five posters showing different scenarios for students and teachers to use while investigating inference and prediction.
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Inference vs Prediction
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Inferring
A 60 minute lesson in which students will learn and apply the reading comprehension strategy of inferring.
Developing Inferential Comprehension Using Visuals
Are your students struggling with inferring during reading? Why not teach the skill of inferring using only visuals? Check out our resources and ideas featured in this blog.