Inferring

After today's mini-lesson on "Inferring-Charades" please answer the following . . .

1.) In your own words, explain what an inference is.

2.) Why is this skill important to know?

3.) How can using inferences be helpful in everyday life?

Becoming Active Readers

This year we will spend time becoming better active readers. We had a little practice with this already.

Think back to today's lesson:

What does it mean to "read actively"?

How will reading actively help you become a better reader?

What things can you do to help you become an active reader?

As you make your comments, please be sure to use correct punctuation, spelling, capital letters, etc.

Good Readers

Good readers use the reading comprehension strategies as they read. You have heard me say this several times already and we have completed only the first month of school. The reading comprehension stratgies include

• making connections
• asking questions
• visualizing
• predicting
• inferring
• activating your prior knowledge
• monitoring your comprehension
• determining what's important
• syntheszing

Please answer the following as you comment today . . .

1. Describe which strategy is the easiest for you and why.

2. Describe which stragtey is the hardest for you and why.

3. What are you looking forward to this year in reading?