Reading for Inferences - A Critical Reading Comprehension Skill to Practice Inferential Thinking

Feb. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- Inferential thinking is a core Reading Comprehension Skill. The student looks for implied but unstated information in a passage.

Ways to play

Practice Level A student will read an engaging story (approximately 100 words) about the fascinating cultures of the Incas, Mayas, and Aztecs. The student will be asked a reading for inferences question and will be given 3 answer choices. An incorrect response allows the student to read the passage again and select a different answer.

Single Player The student plays a bingo-like game against the computer. Answering a reading for inferences question correctly allows the student to place a marker on the game card. 5 markers in a pattern wins the game.

Mulit Player The student plays a bingo-like game against another student. The first student to fill his/her game card with 5 markers in a pattern wins the game.

Levels of Difficulty

Red Level - Reading Levels 2.0 to 3.5

Blue Level - Reading Levels 3.5 to 5.0

Green Level - Reading Levels 5.0 to 6.5

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