When we make inferences we are asking ourselves, "What does the author want us to learn?" I encourage the children to think about their own background knowledge and use it to help them understand or connect to the books. You can use questions such as "When is the story taking place? Do you see the moon or the sun?" "How do you think the character is feeling right now? Do you see a smile or a frown on the character's face?" "Why do you think the character acted like this? Would you have acted the same way?" You can continue to ask questions, such as "What do you think will happen next?" These questions will help your child to stay engaged with the text and excited to read more!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Making inferences
As the first semester comes to a close, many of my second grade readers are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn more. Therefore, I am beginning to teach them more comprehension strategies to use. One of the comprehension strategies we are working on is making inferences. What are inferences and how can you help your child with this strategy at home?
When we make inferences we are asking ourselves, "What does the author want us to learn?" I encourage the children to think about their own background knowledge and use it to help them understand or connect to the books. You can use questions such as "When is the story taking place? Do you see the moon or the sun?" "How do you think the character is feeling right now? Do you see a smile or a frown on the character's face?" "Why do you think the character acted like this? Would you have acted the same way?" You can continue to ask questions, such as "What do you think will happen next?" These questions will help your child to stay engaged with the text and excited to read more!
When we make inferences we are asking ourselves, "What does the author want us to learn?" I encourage the children to think about their own background knowledge and use it to help them understand or connect to the books. You can use questions such as "When is the story taking place? Do you see the moon or the sun?" "How do you think the character is feeling right now? Do you see a smile or a frown on the character's face?" "Why do you think the character acted like this? Would you have acted the same way?" You can continue to ask questions, such as "What do you think will happen next?" These questions will help your child to stay engaged with the text and excited to read more!
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