inference review

READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGY

Inferences

Making

Objectives

Determine ways to infer words and phrases as they are used in the text.

Recognize the components of inferring.

Learning

Have you ever felt like a detective while reading a book? When you make an inference, you use clues from the story and what you already know to figure out things that the author doesn't directly say. It's like putting puzzle pieces together to understand what's happening or how a character feels.

What is inferencing?

Inferencing is a key component of reading comprehension that enables readers to make connections between what they already know and what they are reading.

What is inferencing?