Reading Inference Anchor Chart

About this printable

This printable is an anchor chart for teaching reading inference: it defines inference as text clues plus background knowledge, lists five clear steps (Read; Find clues; Think; Put it together; Check), and provides sentence stems and a short checklist of what makes a good inference. Use it as a visible reference during guided reading, modelling, or independent practice to build students' ability to cite text evidence and explain thinking. The language and steps are concise but assume students can read and work with short written prompts.