Chapter 5: Making an Inference

We are constantly making inferences, both in everyday life and when reading. As dependent readers we do it with out a "thought". Really, thinking is exactly what we are doing. When written out,m like on figure 5.2 the amount of inferences skilled readers make seems like a lot. also seems like a lot for dependent readers to learn. When they showed the difference between the two classes, I was very interested. The dialogue was so different. For the struggling readers it was almost non-existent. Making inferences is important for readers to do. I liked the ideas that were offered especially the cartoons and the signs. Anything that could be different or interesting to students could be helpful to them.