Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences—Day 3

Grade Level: 4
Length: 4:21

The ultimate goal of our comprehension instruction is for students to become stronger independent readers. Watch how students apply the inference strategy they have been practicing throughout the week as they read independently in books of their own choosing, looking for places they are making inferences. (Day 3 of 3)

Core Principles: 

Teaching Practices,
Intrinsic Motivation and Engagement

Topics: 

Common Core,
Independent Reading,
Reflection

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