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Inference Book
Author(s): Nanette S. Fritschmann, Jean B. Schumaker, and Donald D. Deshler

Publication Info: Edge Enterprises, 2007

Inference Strategy Resources:

 

PPTs

  • Inference Strategy presentation (ppt)
  • Teaching PowerPoint developed by Florida SPDG Project to support teachers implementing Inference

Video

  • 2008 SIM Conference: The Inference Strategy (Video)
  • The Effects of Instruction in an Inference Strategy on the Reading Comprehension of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities (Video)
    • Resources: Word Mapping Strategy, A strategic process to help students predict the meaning of unknown academic words (pdf)
  • Inference Strategy Videos, 2007 SIM Conference Nanette Fritschmann
    • Session 1: Part 1, Session 1: Part 2, Session 2: Part 1, Session 2: Part 2
    • Types of Questions
    • Modeling: Types of Questions
    • Modeling: Types of Questions II
    • Why are Note Sheets included
    • Explanation of the INFER Mnemonic
    • Inference and CSI! Introducing the strategy to students
    • Student Manual  Information
    • A quick overview of Inference
    • How does Inference Instruction differ from previous strategies?
    • Describe the Generalization Stage
    • How do I score inference?
    • Factual Questions Stage 2/3 Lesson 2
    • Moving Beyond Factual Questions: Big Picture questions
    • Moving Beyond Factual Questions: Prediction Questions
    • Moving Beyond Factual Questions: Clarifying Questions
    • Inference and General Ed Students
    • What is Inferene?
    • What does the Inference Pretest Measure?
  • Inference Strategy Powtoon overview: - https://www.powtoon.com/c/ftazrxecWon/1/m
  • An intro to Inference by Pam Leitzell
  • Overview from the VIrginia DOE T/TAC

MORE

  • Inference online presentation video slides - Woodruff, 2020 (ppt)
  • Inference models and practice - Woodruff, 2020
  • Inference Overview from Kristin Hope (voice thread)
  • Inference Strategy Progress Monitoring Tool & Instructions
  • Inference Strategy Jeopardy (Sharon Bittle)
  • Kristen Behren's Inference Strategy Student Video - Sue Meyers
  • Description of Inference Strategy from the SIM website
  • Access CE and LS Checklists
  • Inference Unit Organizer
  • Inference Xtreme Reading DESCRIBE PPT
  • Critical Questioning, SC Standards and Inference pdf of ppt - Fritschmann
  • Instructions to use the Progress Monitoring Chart for Inference
  • Progress Monitoring Tool for Inference.  ENABLE MACROS. 
  • Kendall Hunt's Teaching ppts: Lesson 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Inference Cue Card Classroom Posters - Singh

Resources from Florida SPDG

  • Inference Crash Course
  • Student Skeleton Folder
  • San Diego Quick Assessment
  • Infer Lesson Notes Test
  • Corrected Infer Level 9 Passage 1
  • Session Materials
    • Pictures: This Lady's Morning, This Tattoo, This Combination
    • Key Words
    • Key Words Chart
    • Learning Scale
    • Infer Steps
    • Generalization Assignment Sheet
    • Learning Scale ppt
    • Lessons 1-5 Cloze Notes
    • Cue Cards Booklet
    • Prompts List
    • Score Sheet Samples
    • Inference Answer Sheet
    • Feedback Form
    • Type of Question Activity
    • Verbal Practice Quiz
  • Progress Monitoring and Progress Charts
    • Stages 2 and 3
    • Stages 5 and 6
    • Progress Monitoring Instructions
  • Teacher-made materials/ideas
    • Posters: Inference Strategy  Big Picture Questions Cue Cards
    • Answer Key
    • Memorize SIM Inference Flashcards (Cram.com) http://www.cram.com/flashcards/memorize/inference-7359317
    • Generalization Project
    • Response card questions ppt
    • Response cards
    • Jeopardy
    • Quizlet. https://quizlet.com/51741904/inference-strategy-quiz-practice-flash-cards/
    • Prezi. http://prezi.com/b3xdgyigsqlj/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
    • Student Folder Checklist

Teachers can access Florida Live Binder assets. Share this link and password: . 

https://www.livebinders.com/play/play_shared_binder/1725467?play_view=play Password. LS IS

MICROCREDENTIALS

  • Professional Learning
  • Fidelity of Implementation
  • Specialist

Stratenotes and Strategrams

  • Strategram Vol. 21, No. 3, April 2009: The Inference Strategy

Research

  • VIDEO: Author Nanette Fritschmann discusses the research
  • Inference Strategy Research slide
  • Fritschmann, N.S., Deshler, D.D., & Schumaker, J.B. (2007). The effects of instruction in an inference strategy on the reading comprehension skills of adolescents with disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 30(4), 245-262. Results of this multiple-baseline across-subjects study indicate students with disabilities can learn to use a strategy to answer inferential questions.
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