Choose a character from the text you are reading. Using facts from the text, character actions, thoughts and quotes, try and make an inference about this character and what they are like as a person. answer the following questions about your character using the evidence collected.
Reading with your child is one of the best ways to practice reading strategies. You as the parent can help model and develop your child's understanding of reading concepts.
When practicing with your child the best way to develop inferencing skills is to ask questions about what they read in the text.
What is happening in this picture?
What is happening in the story so far?
Why do you think...
Why are they doing....
Why would someone...