Re: Inferences

Bet

Posted on 6/30/09

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On 6/30/09, Mark Pennington wrote:
> 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?

Outstanding! Thank you so much. Bet

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