Discussion Questions for Inference in Reading Comprehension (Grade 7)

Here are five questions designed to guide a classroom discussion about inference in reading comprehension, structured according to Bloom's Taxonomy to progress from simpler to more complex levels of understanding.

1. Remembering: Basic Understanding

Question 1:
What is an inference? Can you give an example of an inference you might make while reading a story?

2. Understanding: Clarifying Concepts

Question 2:
Why do readers need to make inferences? How do inferences help us understand a text better?

3. Applying: Using Knowledge

Question 3:
Read a short passage (provided by the teacher). What inferences can you make about the characters' feelings based on their actions and dialogue?

4. Analyzing: Breaking Down Ideas

Question 4:
Choose a scene from a story we’ve read. What clues does the author give that lead you to a specific inference? Discuss how these clues contribute to your understanding of the text.

5. Evaluating: Judging Information

Question 5:
Do you think making inferences is always necessary for understanding a text? Why or why not? Provide examples where inferences enhance or might confuse the reader's understanding of a story.

This structure encourages students to engage with their understanding of inference, progressing from basic definitions to more complex analytical thinking.

aimia_m_discussion_request	Give a list of questions for discussing during a class
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Inference in reading comprehension
Quantity	5
Hints to each question
Any other preferences	Use blooms taxonomy to ask easier to harder questions