Monstrous! But do not be afraid! These weird-looking creatures won't scare readers away from making inferences about what authors are trying to show, rather than tell their readers. Instead the toothy, bug-eyed aliens model the process of considering what readers already know, finding clues in the story, and using this information to draw conclusions.

Concepts

making inferences

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids design and illustrate their own Making Inferences worksheet

Classroom Considerations

• The 21st in a series of 22 inference worksheets
• Preview the entire series and select those worksheets most appropriate for your learners

Pros

• The graphics are sure to grab the attention of readers

Cons

• No model is included