Cracking the Code: Inferencing with WH Questions
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Cracking the Code: Inferencing with WH Questions
Grade 6 Special Education Resource Class Using clues to understand what's not written
What Are WH Questions?
WHO - asks about people or characters WHAT - asks about things or events WHEN - asks about time WHERE - asks about places WHY - asks about reasons HOW - asks about the way something happens
What is Inferencing?
Inferencing means using clues from the story along with what you already know to figure things out the author doesn't say directly.
Let's Practice Together!
Listen to this short passage Think about what clues you notice Use WH questions to dig deeper Share your detective discoveries
Text Clues vs. Inferences
{"left":"What the text SAYS directly\nThe character walked slowly\nIt was a dark, stormy night\nShe packed her suitcase","right":"What we can INFER from clues\nThe character might be tired or sad\nSomething scary or mysterious might happen\nShe is probably going on a trip or leaving"}
Your Turn to Be Detectives!
Read the passage in front of you Highlight or underline the clues you find Answer the WH questions using evidence Remember: Text clues + Your knowledge = Smart inferences!
Share Your Discoveries
What clues did you find in the text? Which WH questions helped you the most? How did you connect the clues to make inferences? What evidence supports your thinking?
You're Reading Detectives Now!
WH questions help us dig deeper into stories Text clues + background knowledge = inferences Always look for evidence to support your thinking Keep practicing with every story you read!