The Art of Critical Reading · Reading Comprehension

Inference and Beyond the Literal

Using textual clues and prior knowledge to understand what is not explicitly stated.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we use 'clues' in a text to predict future events?
  2. 2Why do authors choose to leave certain information ambiguous?
  3. 3How does a reader's background knowledge influence their interpretation of a text?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing - P6MOE: Comprehension Strategies - P6
Level: Primary 6
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Art of Critical Reading
Period: Reading Comprehension

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