by Frank Schaffer Publications (Compiled by)

Inferring is an essential reading comprehension skill for all subject areas. Help students understand inferring using Spotlight on Reading: Inferring for grades 5-6. This 48-page book includes a variety of high-interest lessons and activities that make learning fun The exercises increase in difficulty as the book progresses, so students practice more-advanced skills as they work. With a variety of formats, teachers can provide direct instruction, reinforcement, and independent practice throughout the year. This book is perfect for practice at home and school and includes an answer key. It aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

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The skill of inferring--using context clues to extract meaning--is a higher-level thinking skill that is not easily mastered by young students. Using a variety of fun and interesting formats, the activities in Inferring require students to draw logical conc