How to infer or make an inference when reading (Reading Comprehension Strategy)

Making an inference is more than just reading between the lines. There are certain things we can do to make a solid inference as we read. Teachers, use this reading strategy lesson plan with your class to support your face-to-face learning or distance learning. Pro tip #1 Figure out what the text is really saying even though it doesn't come out and say it like this. Remember that evidence from the text + your own thinking = an inference. Pro tip #2 Your inference cannot be directly in the text. It has to be something new that you figured out based on the text - so something implied by the text. Pro tip #3 Use the strategy Somebody Wanted But So to help you say something about the text. Pro tip #4 Use this strategy, It says I say And so to figure out something new. Teachers, to download the slideshow used in this lesson, please visit: https://educircles.org/ela/inferring/