Inference

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Inference

Purpose:

Reading beyond the words is an important part of comprehension. Inference relies on readers using their prior knowledge and experience to read beyond and between the lines. 

How:

  • Use examples of inference from everyday life 
  • Encourage readers to become inference detectives
  • Look for hidden messages or meaning in text
  • Be explicit about how you are using your prior knowledge and experience to gather information beyond just reading the words

See It In Action

Watch:

Making Inferences from Partners in Reading - San Jose Library 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdubbGCwBbA

Practice:

Sample pages (free download) from Meaning Matters: Inferences and Conclusions

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0436/3812/8797/files/Meaning-Matters-Inferences-and-Conclusions-Page-Samples.pdf