Re: Inferences

Mark Pennington

Posted on 6/30/09

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Yes. One helpful strategy is to teach the variety of inference
categories. Similar to context clue categories, if the
readers can identify what type of category the inference (or
context clue)most closely exemplifies, they have a frame of
reference for making a logical deduction, drawing a
conclusion, or arriving at an interpretation that makes
sense. Ten inference categories with helpful teaching
examples are at
http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/reading/the-top-ten-
inference-tips/ Hope the list helps! On 6/30/09, Bet wrote:
> Does anyone have any suggestions for teaching 8th graders
> about inferences?

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