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Making Inferences
Detective Case File
Students become reading detectives as they gather clues from the text and combine them with their background knowledge to make logical inferences. They'll solve each "case" by supporting their thinking with evidence.Â
K-2
45 Minutes
Easy Prep
Learning Objectives
- Identify important clues and details
- Combine text clues with background knowledgeÂ
- Make logical inferences about characters and eventsÂ
- Use text evidence to support an inferenceÂ
- Explain the thinking behind an inference using detective-style cluesÂ
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- File folder
- Printable lesson plan PDF​
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