Making inferences is simultaneously one of the toughest things to teach and one of the most natural things we do as a reader. Making inferences is a critical part of reading comprehension. It is also one of the most commonly skipped reading strategies when it comes to teaching reading. But I’m guessing that’s not you because here you are! This mini-unit includes resources to introduce or review making inferences to your 4th and 5th graders. It includes teaching slides, book recommendations, graphic organizers, reading comprehension passages & questions, exit slips, and activities. All activities are available in a print and digital format. 🛑 Are you a member of The Literacy Loft Membership? This unit is included! If you're not a member but want an all-access pass to an entire library of ELA resources, click here to learn more. 👉 This unit is also part of the Reading Mini Units Bundle for 4th and 5th Grade. 👉 Click here for the 3rd Grade version 📚 Click here to shop all reading mini units! Topics Covered: Making Inferences (with illustrations, photographs, setting, real life situations, character traits, character feelings, plot) Here's what you'll get inside this unit! Teaching Slides (Google Slides/PowerPoint): Three versions—teaching slides, student review slides, and an answer key—guide students from modeling the skill to independent practice with exit slips. 6 Graphic Organizers: Flexible charts for any story or book, perfect for visualizing inferences. Reading Posters & Thinking Stems: Visual reminders and prompts to encourage deeper thinking. 5 Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions: Inference-based questions to support reading comprehension Exit Slips: Each exit slip can be printed out 2 per page. The Exit Slips are also available in Google Forms. The exit slips are multiple choice or short response. 6 Reading Activities: 5 practice pages for students to practice making inferences. Recommended Book List: Handpicked picture books and wordless stories that naturally encourage students to make inferences. All activities are available in Google Slides or Forms for the flexibility you need! Need support for more reading skills? This Making Inferences Mini Unit is just one piece of our Reading Mini Units Bundle for 4th and 5th grade. Each unit targets essential reading skills with the same high-quality materials to ensure your students are prepared and confident. ✏️ Get the Complete Bundle! Unlock the full set of reading mini units to cover even more key skills like Main Idea, Text Structure, and Context Clues. These units make it easy to teach, review, and reinforce reading strategies your students need to succeed. ➡️ Grab the Reading Mini Units Bundle to save time and deepen students' understanding across multiple reading skills. Let’s connect! The Literacy Loft Blog The Literacy Loft on Instagram The Literacy Loft on Pinterest The Literacy Loft on Facebook Email: [email protected]
