Making inferences or understanding implied meaning can be a tricky task when students move from concrete ways of learning to abstract ideas. As a result, many students need to receive explicit instruction that can help them navigate these critical thinking skills.
All About Making Inferences the Fun and Easy Way
This 60-page digital worksheet download teaches students about making inferences and how to decipher implied meaning. Pages can be printed, or they can be completed on a computer or iPad by following the instructions at the bottom of the page.
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The product begins with images. Socially conscious advertisements were collected from all over the world that have hidden messages embedded in images. Not only will students learn how to find these subliminal messages, but they will be guided towards healthy living and kindness towards others and our planet. Next, the product offers inference worksheets that help students to critically analyze slogans, product names, and even metaphors so they can successfully uncover inferences. A wonderfully fun inference game is also included, and finally, students discover implied meaning in sentences.
At the end of the workbook, some of the organizations that contributed images provided statements regarding what students can do to make a difference. I hope that students, teachers, and parents are inspired to select an organization or two and see what they can do to make a difference in our world.
What are Inferences?
An inference is an implied meaning or a conclusion that is formed from facts or evidence. It's a higher-order reasoning skill that is taught in middle school when instruction moves from concrete ways of thinking to more abstract ways of thinking.
Why is it Important to Teach Students about Inferences?
Inferences are a vital skill for students to master because they help develop reading and listening comprehension. In particular, this advanced language skill enables students to make connections, understand foreshadowing, and draw important conclusions. In addition, social inferences are an essential social skill that allows one to infer or extrapolate how people feel, what they are thinking or saying, and what they plan to do.
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Are There Other Products That Exercise Abstract Language Skills?
At Good Sensory Learning, we have a collection of products that strengthen abstract thinking skills. Here are a few favorites:
- Abstract Thinking and Multiple Meanings
- Higher-Order Language Bundle
- Following Directions the Fun and Easy Way Bundle
You can also check out our critical thinking products here: Critical Thinking Collection Page.
Each purchase is a single license, for a single teacher, parent, or therapist. If additional individuals wish to use the product, please purchase additional copies. Thank you.
