Making Inferences in 1st Grade Reading

This video tutorial teaches first graders how to make inferences by using clues from the text and their prior knowledge. It provides step-by-step guidance on thinking stems and offers practice scenarios, such as identifying a firefighter, a teacher, and a dinner setting, to help students apply their inferencing skills.

What is inferencing?

• Guessing without any basis

• Using clues from the text and prior knowledge to make a guess

• Copying information directly from the text

• Asking questions without looking for answers

What should you think about to make a good inference?

• Only the pictures in the book

• Clues from the text and your own knowledge

• The color of the book cover

• The author's personal life

Who wears protective clothing and a large helmet for their job?

• A firefighter

• A chef

• A doctor

• A teacher

What clues suggest that Kylie is setting the table for dinner?

• She is at a restaurant

• She uses a large number of utensils

• It is mentioned it's breakfast time

• The sun was setting

What does Kylie take out from the drawer?

• Toys

• Books

• Clothes

• Utensils

What is the likely setting of the scene described with Kylie?

• A park

• A home

• A restaurant

• A school

What does the presence of a baby's bib suggest about the setting?

• It's a daycare

• It's a home

• It's a hospital

• It's a playground

What kind of special night was Katie preparing for?

• A sports event

• A formal dinner

• A costume party

• A dance recital

What can you infer about Katie's outfit?

• It is for sleeping

• It is for a casual event

• It is for a business meeting

• It is colorful and likely for a festive occasion

Why is inferencing an important skill in reading?

• It helps understand the text deeply

• It makes reading unnecessary

• It simplifies complex texts to a single meaning

• It replaces the author's narrative