Dear Families,
In class, we are working on an important reading comprehension skill: making inferences. Making an inference means using clues from the text along with what we already know to understand information the author does not say directly.
This skill is especially important for our English Learners, as it helps them better understand stories, informational texts, and academic content.
Here are some simple ways you can support this skill at home:
How to Practice Inference at Home:
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While reading together, pause and ask:
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What do you think is happening?
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How is the character feeling? What clues help you know that?
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Why do you think that happened?
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What do you think will happen next?
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What makes you think that?
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Encourage your child to answer using this sentence frame:
“I think ___ because the text says ___.” -
You can also practice making inferences while watching a movie or looking at pictures. Ask what is happening and what clues help them know.
The most important part is that your child explains how they know, not just their answer.
Thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Viviana Paez / EAL Specialist PYP