Making Inferences - PowerPoint

The PowerPoint presentation on 'Making Inferences' is an educational resource aimed at Year 3 and 4 students to enhance their reading comprehension skills. It teaches children the concept of inferences, which are logical deductions about information that is not explicitly stated but implied by clues. The presentation guides students through the process of making inferences about characters' feelings and actions based on the evidence presented in pictures and texts. For instance, students might infer that a person in a picture feels happy because they are smiling, or that the weather is sunny due to the presence of bright, warm light and the person's outdoor activities.

Further exploring the concept, the resource provides examples where students must use evidence to back up their inferences about characters' emotions and intentions. Through interactive exercises, they are encouraged to consider various scenarios, such as why a character might appear sad, bored, or sick, based on their posture and facial expressions. The presentation emphasizes the importance of supporting inferences with solid evidence, reminding students that while many different inferences could be made, not all are equally valid without appropriate justification. Worksheets are included to reinforce the skills learnt, where students read texts and answer questions, ensuring they give evidence for their inferences, such as deducing a character's feelings from their actions or the outcomes of events based on the characters' reactions.