Inferring Fun and Games

Making inferences games that are interactive are a fun way to include all students in learning about inferring and making predictions! Additional resources, such as making inferences worksheets, anchor charts, and pictures will also help your students with logic and coming to conclusions about the reading passages they are deciphering.

So, while I realize (wholeheartedly) that teaching inferring is not always fun, I have found a fun online game that might at least make it more bearable. Inferring is so tough for many students because they may not have the background knowledge to make sense of the missing elements or to assume something from hidden facts.

What is a fun classroom group game for inferring?

In order to get students interested in working on some inferring skills, here is an online game from Quia that is perfect for the SmartBoard or as a center activity! Take a look at the video below for my Classroom Technology in 3-Minutes or Less segment.

What are some other ideas for teaching inference in my classroom?

I love this idea from Comprehension Connection where she explores the differences between making inferences and drawing conclusions. And look how adorable these picture prompts are as a visual aid!

Teaching inference with mentor texts are a great reading strategy as well! This post includes free making inference worksheets too!

Could you use some free inference task cards? Stop here to download this super useful set!

More mentor text tips for teaching inferring with second graders can be found over at Primary Planet too!

I love the simplicity of this making inferences anchor chart for reading comprehension strategies!

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This 29-page fantastic pack of menus and other DI essentials includes 5 different products in one and it also includes 5 tutorial videos for how to best utilize each item, as well as a free bonus file! Differentiation has never been so easy! Discover for yourself! See more pages here.

Chapter Book Reading Strategies Activities

Start off with a welcome video that gives tips for how to use in your classroom. A GREAT way to integrate 12 vital reading strategies, multiple intelligences, and authentic assessment. All 60 activities can be used with ANY chapter book! This is a fantastic and easy tool (with little or no prep work) that can be used for centers, book reports, gifted intervention, sponge activities, and more! Also includes a Data Chart for tracking progress! See more pages here.

What other resources have you found helpful for teaching about inference in your classroom? We would love to hear about them in the comments below!

Have fun inferring!

~Charity

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Elena says

May 11, 2018 at 1:52 PM

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