Part 2: How Do We Teach Inferring?

Sharon Callen continues her conversation about inferring, to help in the teaching of reading comprehension.Remember, inferring is a strategy. It permits readers to merge their background knowledge with text clues to come to a conclusion about new ideas that aren’t directly stated in the text. Drawing conclusions helps readers gather more information and ideas and understand the writer’s point of view.In this episode, Sharon talks about:Key actions to take when implementing inferring as a strategyTeacher prompts to activate thinking when modellingHow to assess students' abilities to infer and draw conclusionsAnd much more!Enjoy the episode, and let us know thoughts and feedback in our Facebook Group. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast player. JOIN SHARON CALLEN'S NEXT LIVE WEBINAR!Find upcoming events here and previous webinars (online video courses) here.Other matching PDF resources can be found at Teachific. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODETEACHIFICInferring and Drawing Conclusions: Mini Lessons, K-8Comprehension Mini Lessons - Inferring, K-2BOOKTOPIAThe Gradual Release of Responsibility in Literacy Research and Practice by Mary McVee et alFountas and Pinnell - Literacy Continuum by Fountas and PinnellStrategies that Work by Harvey and GoudvisCreating Strategic Readers by Valerie ElleryReading with Meaning by Debbie MillerTeaching Comprehension Strategies by Sheena CameronBone by Jeff SmithAmulet Series by Kazu KibuishiThe Mystery of the Crooked Imp - The Phoenix SeriesAlphabet BooksCounting Books Connect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email [email protected] Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player. MORE INFORMATION AT A GLANCE:Visit cuelearning.com.auSubscribe to the Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy podcasts  or join on Apple  Podcasts hereContact [email protected] our Teacher's Toolkit facebook groupFind connected resources on TeachificSee upcoming online eventsSee our online video courses hereAnd finally, read our insightful blogs hereProduced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com