Readers+Infer

=__Teach students how to infer.__=

What is inferring?

 * 1) The reader draws from his/her own relevant prior knowledge to create a meaning that is not stated explicitly in the text.

Why teach this? Inferring helps readers…

 * 1) Draw conclusions
 * 2) Make predictions
 * 3) Adapt their ideas as new information is gained
 * 4) Make connections between conclusions they draw and other beliefs
 * 5) Make critical judgments about the text.

How to teach this skill

 * 1) Model, Model, MODEL! (Demonstrate)
 * Read aloud to students, pausing to “think aloud,” about the inferences you make as a reader.
 * Be sure to model using a variety of texts
 * 1) Guided Practice: Students describe their inferences to the facilitator during a shared reading.
 * 2) Independent Practice: In small groups, students share their inferences, defending them with relevant prior knowledge and specifics in the text.