A printable poster that shows students how to combine text clues with what they already know.
Grade band: Grades 3–5
What students learn
Students learn how to make an inference by gathering text clues, using what they already know, and explaining their thinking with evidence.
What’s on the poster
A student-friendly definition (An inference is a smart guess based on text clues and what you already know.), 5 short steps to use the strategy, one quick example, and a self-check question students can remember.
Classroom use ideas
- Display it during inference lessons and read-alouds.
- Use it as a reference during small-group work.
- Add a mini copy to student reading folders.
- Revisit it when students answer “how do you know?” questions.
Download
This poster is free to download in two versions:
For more practice
Pair this poster with related reading practice:
- Use it before an inference worksheet or a small-group reading activity.
- For more practice, see our reading comprehension worksheets.