Making Inferences: Reading Between the Lines
Understand what an inference is
Learn how to combine text clues with background knowledge
Practice making simple inferences from visual information
“Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.”
— Proverbs 2:3-5 (WEB)Just like solving a detective mystery, making inferences helps us understand deeper meanings in reading
Introduce the day as 'Inference Detective Training', dress up with detective hat or magnifying glass
Explain inference as solving reading mysteries by combining clues from the text with what we already know
Use picture cards to practice making inferences about what might be happening
Simpler: Work in pairs to discuss picture clues
Challenge: Create a short story about what might happen next
Review what we learned about making inferences
Dear God, help us to be curious readers who look for deeper meanings and understanding.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll be picture clue detectives!
“Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;”
— Proverbs 2:3 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Detective Voice Charade - students take turns dramatically 'calling out' the verse
Inference is a complex reading skill about reading between the lines
Children might struggle separating facts from guesses
Ability to explain reasoning behind their inference