Description

Ages: 12 and up

Grades: 7th and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech Corner Photo Cards—Making Inferences for Teens

Refining Inferencing Skills in a Fun and Engaging Way!

An inference is a process of deduction that allows us to use information from text, pictures, environmental cues, or personal experience to make educated guesses about missing details. It’s a critical skill for comprehension, problem-solving, and communication.

The Importance of Inferencing

Research shows that the ability to draw inferences is a key predictor of reading comprehension. A 2007 literature review conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) revealed that poor inferencing leads to poor comprehension—not the other way around. This highlights the need for targeted instruction, including:

• Modeling “Thinking Aloud” Processes: Teachers verbalizing their own inferencing strategies.
• Asking Guiding Questions: Demonstrating how to monitor comprehension.
• Making Implicit Processes Explicit: Helping students see how to form inferences.

By using these methods, instructors can help students strengthen their inferencing skills and improve overall comprehension.

What’s Inside the Making Inferences Deck?

This set includes 50 double-sided cards designed for preteens, teens, and adults.

• Front Side: Features a vibrant photograph paired with a short, engaging paragraph.
• Back Side: Contains four inferential discussion questions to spark conversation and deeper thinking.
• Answer Key: Provides quick references for accurate feedback.

Why You’ll Love This Deck

• Varied Interest Levels: Engaging content suitable for preteens, teens, and adults.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for one-on-one sessions, group work, or classroom settings.
• Skill Targeting: Helps refine inferencing abilities across different contexts and mediums.

Boost Inferencing Skills Today!

With Speech Corner Photo Cards—Making Inferences for Teens, you can empower students to think critically, engage meaningfully, and improve their comprehension in a fun, interactive way. Whether you’re working with preteens, teens, or adults, these cards provide the perfect resource to target and refine inferencing skills!

Includes: 50 different cards, answer key