Next Level Inferencing: Taking Your Inferencing Skills Further (Grades 3-5)
Ready to take your inferencing skills further? This follow-up course builds on our foundational inferencing class, helping students tackle more challenging texts and discover deeper meanings in their reading.
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Ready to strengthen your INFERENCING thinking? Let's take your "What I see + What I know = What I can figure out" thinking further! Students learn to work with multiple clues, connect evidence across texts, and think through more complex situations. Through guided questions and step-by-step analysis, students will apply their proven thinking process to more sophisticated inference challenges. Get $5 off my class with coupon code KUSTERSUMMERFUN5 until May 31, 2025. WHAT MAKES THIS NEXT LEVEL CLASS SPECIAL: ➡️ Connect multiple clues across longer texts ➡️ Discover subtle hints that authors leave for readers ➡️ Explore how different parts of a story work together ➡️ Learn to support inferences with multiple pieces of evidence WEEKLY LEARNING: LESSON 1: From Clues to Written Response Focus: Taking our "What you see + What you know = What you can figure out" and turning it into a well-written response Using specific text evidence Explaining our thinking clearly Connecting evidence to inference LESSON 2: Character Development Over Time Focus: How characters change through a story Finding evidence from different parts of the text Connecting earlier and later actions Explaining character growth LESSON 3: Multiple Text Connections Focus: Making inferences across related texts Comparing character actions in different situations Finding patterns across texts Supporting inferences with multiple sources LESSON 4: Understanding Character Motivation Focus: Why characters make certain choices Looking at actions, thoughts, and dialogue Connecting past experiences to current choices Explaining complex character decisions LESSON 5: Author's Message Focus: Making inferences about the theme/message Connecting character experiences to larger ideas Finding evidence throughout the text Explaining how details support the theme 🍂PLAN AHEAD for Fall 🍂 Get $5 off my classes with coupon code KUSTERFALLHEADSTART5 until Jul 15, 2025. MY TEACHING STYLE: Just like the first class, I'll keep learning fun and engaging with: 😊 Interactive discussions and activities 😊 Reading games and challenges 😊 Visual thinking tools 😊 Supportive environment for sharing ideas PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO: • Have completed my first inferencing course • Love discovering hidden meanings in stories • Are ready for more challenging texts • Want to strengthen their thinking skills WHAT PARENTS CAN EXPECT: Your child will: • Work with longer, more complex texts • Make connections across different parts of stories • Support their thinking with multiple pieces of evidence • Gain confidence in tackling challenging reading This course is part of the COMPREHENSION AND REASONING SKILLS series, designed to help students develop critical reading skills. Each class focuses on a specific comprehension strategy that helps students become more advanced readers. Continue building strong reading skills with these related courses: Not ready for Next Level Inferencing? Try my Inferencing for Grades 3/4: Reading Between the Lines class, where students learn the foundational thinking steps for making inferences. This first course provides the essential framework for success in this next-level class. FOLLOW ME for updates on class offerings and to ensure your child is ready for the challenges ahead!
Learning Goals
Work with multiple pieces of evidence simultaneously
Identify subtle clues in text
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Course content includes grade-level texts from various genres, carefully selected to help students practice constructed response writing. While texts may present academic challenges, all material is age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned. Class discussions focus on developing writing and reasoning skills in a supportive learning environment.
Supply List
Paper, pencil, ruler, colored pencils/crayons, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
All materials are:
Grade-level appropriate (3-5)
Curriculum-aligned
Available in digital format
Carefully selected for engagement
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have over 21 years of experience in education, specializing in gifted education, providing a solid foundation for teaching creative and logical skills.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
1-6 learners per class