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Good readers make inferences and draw conclusions as they read, based on information in the text and their knowledge of the world. In these worksheets, students are asked to draw conclusions beyond what is explicitly stated in the texts.

Inference “I don't see Anne. She said she was tired, so she must have gone home to bed.” “Sarah's been at the gym a lot; she must be trying to lose weight.” “Jacko is a dog, and all dogs love belly rubs. So Jacko must love belly rubs.”

How to Make an Inference in 5 Easy Steps. Identify an Inference Question. Trust the Passage. Hunt for Clues. Narrow Your Choices. Practice.

How to Make an Inference in 5 Easy Steps Step 1: Identify an Inference Question. Step 2: Trust the Passage. Step 3: Hunt for Clues. Step 4: Narrow Down the Choices. Step 5: Practice.

Often, you go through the stages of this thinking process consciously or subconsciously to analyze a fact and reach a conclusion or take an action. Understanding the ladder of inference and its seven steps or rungs will help you make informed decisions without relying on your own interpretations and assumptions.

Inference “I don't see Anne. She said she was tired, so she must have gone home to bed.” “Sarah's been at the gym a lot; she must be trying to lose weight.” “Jacko is a dog, and all dogs love belly rubs. So Jacko must love belly rubs.”

To successfully make an inference, students must first look at the relevant information and list those specific textual details. Once they have compiled those ideas, they need to figure out what they mean in order to answer the question.

Three Fun Ways to Teach Inference Start Simple: Use Pictures. Ask: What is happening in this picture? Emphasize: ... Add More Detail: Use Comics. Getting a joke IS inference! ... Look for Clues Purposefully: Use Mysteries. Mystery stories are a wonderful way to teach inference because they are all about looking for clues.