ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension

ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension focuses on developing reading skills and comprehension strategies for young learners.

Understanding Main IdeasIdentifying Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Understanding Author’s PurposeUnderstanding Vocabulary in ContextRecognizing Cause and Effect
Reading for School AssignmentsUsing Reading Skills in Everyday LifeEnjoying Books and Stories
Previewing the PassageUsing Process of EliminationChecking Your Answers
Understanding Main I...Identifying Supporti...Making InferencesUnderstanding Author...Understanding Vocabu...Recognizing Cause an...Reading for School A...Using Reading Skills...Enjoying Books and S...Previewing the Passa...Using Process of Eli...Checking Your Answer...
Basic Concepts

Making Inferences

What Does It Mean to Make Inferences?

Making inferences means using clues from the story and your own knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t say directly.

How to Make Good Inferences

  • Pay attention to what the author tells you.
  • Use your own experiences and what you already know.
  • Ask yourself: "What do I think is happening here?"

Why Inferences Help

Inferences can help you read between the lines and understand the story better.

Practice Challenge

Try to guess how a character feels even if the author doesn't tell you directly.

Examples

  • If a girl is wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, you can infer it’s raining.

  • If a dog is wagging its tail and jumping, you can infer the dog is happy.

In a Nutshell

Making inferences means figuring out hidden information in a passage.

Key Terms

Inference
A guess based on clues in the text and your own knowledge.
Clue
A small piece of information that helps you figure something out.
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Understanding Author’s Purpose