Inference? I've Got This! | Year 5–6 Differentiated Inference Scaffolds

Help children tackle inference questions with confidence!

Do your pupils spot clues in a text but struggle to explain what those clues suggest?

Inference? I've Got This! breaks inference questions into five manageable steps, helping children organise their thinking and justify their answers using evidence.

Designed for Years 5 and 6, this printable resource includes three levels of support, making it easy to adapt the same comprehension question for different learners.

What's included?

• Extra Support: Fill-in-the-gap sentence stems for children needing more guidance.

• Supported: Sentence starter prompts to help children structure their answers.

• Independent: Minimal prompts for children ready to apply the strategy independently.

• Teacher Guidance: Simple instructions, teaching tips and learning outcomes.

The five-step method

1. Read

2. Find Clues

3. Use What You Know

4. Infer

5. Explain

Perfect for

• Whole-class reading lessons

• Guided reading groups

• Reading interventions

• SATs preparation

• Tutoring and home education

Why teachers will love it

✓ Three levels of differentiation without preparing separate questions

✓ Encourages evidence-based answers rather than guessing

✓ Supports children in developing greater independence

✓ Black-and-white, printer-friendly design

✓ Reusable with a wide range of reading texts and inference questions

Format: Digital PDF download | A4 printable | No physical product will be shipped.

Reading passages and comprehension questions are not included. The scaffolds are designed to accompany your own texts.