Description
Making inferences is a critical reading comprehension skill students need in order to become successful, independent readers. This inferencing lesson can be used to introduce inferencing for the first time or as a review and reinforcement activity for students who need additional practice.
Students begin with a presentation lesson that clearly explains how to make logical inferences using textual evidence and reasoning. The lesson explicitly defines the difference between implicit and explicit information, helping students understand what the text directly states versus what can be reasonably inferred. An accommodating graphic organizer is included so students can take notes and organize their thinking as concepts are introduced.
Students then apply their understanding through visual inference practice, analyzing images to draw conclusions based on details and context. Next, students read short informational and narrative passages to determine what the text states explicitly and what can be inferred, strengthening their ability to cite specific textual evidence to support their conclusions.
This ELA inferencing resource is ideal for middle school and high school classrooms, reading intervention, test preparation, or skill-based literacy instruction. It supports foundational skills in close reading, critical thinking, and evidence-based analysis, making it a versatile addition to any reading curriculum.