Inferring: The Heartbeat of Comprehension  
For educators of kindergarten – 6th grade students

Streamed video on-demand

Presenters
Pat Johnson, literacy consultant, Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
Katie Keier, literacy specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA

Inferring: The Heartbeat of Comprehension

Comprehending beyond the literal level of texts is important. And inferring is a big part of being able to comprehend deeply. But how do we teach students about inferring?  Participants will first learn how inferring fits into the complex reading processing system and then become better acquainted with the concept of inferring as they reflect on themselves as readers. Throughout the webcast they will begin to see inferring opportunities in all levels of texts as they learn to teach students to dig deeper into the articles, stories, and books they read.

The presenters will share how they teach students to naturally infer as they read. They will share modeled lessons, shared demonstrations, and suggestions for guided practice with a variety of fiction picture books, non-fiction texts, and poetry. Viewers will walk away with a wealth of ideas for getting students to infer in a multitude of ways. Though inferring opportunities can be found in almost every type of text, teachers will receive a list of picture books that fit with the topic.

Includes downloadable handout
 

Length of Session
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Fee
RRCNA Members - $45; Non-members - $75

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