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Teaching inferencing to primary students can be very difficult! This activity packet will help :)
By investigating "Snow Day Case Files" students will sort through evidence to determine what the main characters in a mini-story did during a snow day. As "Inference Investigators," students are encouraged to make inferences based on the clues in the evidence. This printable includes a 4-page, detailed lesson plan (with pictures) to allow you to successfully accomplish this activity with your students.
In addition to the lesson plan, you will find activity resources, a graphic organizer, recording sheets AND as a little bonus, several great *posters* for teaching inferencing.
23 pages total
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By investigating "Snow Day Case Files" students will sort through evidence to determine what the main characters in a mini-story did during a snow day. As "Inference Investigators," students are encouraged to make inferences based on the clues in the evidence. This printable includes a 4-page, detailed lesson plan (with pictures) to allow you to successfully accomplish this activity with your students.
In addition to the lesson plan, you will find activity resources, a graphic organizer, recording sheets AND as a little bonus, several great *posters* for teaching inferencing.
23 pages total
{Disclaimer: please note, you MUST have the newest ADOBE Acrobat download to view my printables clearly; MAC users must have a sufficient ADOBE add-on to view my printables. }
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tspencer
One of the absolute BEST purchases I have ever made! Would love for more like this!
May 19, 2013 
mysteryschool
Wonderful....thanks!
May 19, 2013
sfoerch
A fun activity - it was easy to make and the students enjoyed it!
May 18, 2013
shabba1997
So much fun!
May 16, 2013
First Grade Super Friends (TpT Seller)
Love it!!! Of course I love all of your products!!!
May 15, 2013
arniethedonut
SO fun!
May 14, 2013
ebrewster
Kids loved going through the evidence and were able to make inferences! REally cool!
May 14, 2013
slilien
Thanks!
May 13, 2013
lkpc51
super fun and very engaging
May 12, 2013
vrinehart
Thank you!
May 11, 2013
wendyaltman
I can't wait to use this in my combo class next Fall.
May 9, 2013
mml3h2
Thanks!
May 9, 2013
teach26
Great activities! My students loved this!
May 8, 2013
MrsMcDonald3rd
I love this resource!
May 8, 2013
wyattgrl
Love it!
May 8, 2013
steph4tn
Can't wait to use this.
May 8, 2013
Linz2283
I've done this inferring activity two years in a row and both groups of kiddos have loved it! I love having a hands-on way to reinforce our inferring skills!
May 8, 2013
lindseyroyster
Great resource!
May 8, 2013
kathyryan
Thanks!
May 7, 2013
JennyC
Awesome!
May 7, 2013
angdev
Thanks!
May 7, 2013
kdyess
Love this!!
May 7, 2013
jcrewgen
Looks like fun! Super creative!
May 7, 2013
giull001
AWESOME!
May 7, 2013
AEwatson
Wonderful! Thanks.
May 7, 2013
restitleteacher
This was amazing! Thank you so much for your hard work!
May 7, 2013
slturley
This was an amazing unit. I wish that you would design more units on based on inference. I would be the first to buy them. Please list the name and Author of the Snow day book that you used. There are a lot of books titled Snow day. Thanks so much. Susie
May 7, 2013
fisherv
Cute
May 6, 2013
ktherman
I love it!
May 6, 2013
kasischb
Love, love, love!
May 6, 2013
mbarnett
Love it!
May 6, 2013
ashleyhenwood24
What a fabulous resource!
May 6, 2013
samcreynolds
This activity was great.
May 5, 2013
nlachari (TpT Seller)
This activity worked very well for my students. Thank you for sharing! :)
May 3, 2013
kerryfluder
Looks great!
May 2, 2013
kartesm
One of my favorite products so far!
May 1, 2013
IUteacher25
Love this! My kids had a blast while learning an important skill.
May 1, 2013
anacecilia214
I absolutely LOVED this and so did my kiddos! :)
May 1, 2013
prittirose
The kids loved this packet. Lots of fun and helps get at that higher level thinking.
April 30, 2013
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Kristy Brooks (TpT Seller)
Hey Abby - So I love the idea, but what do you put in the Snow Day Case Files.
April 3, 2013
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Sorry I'm just now responding! We moved and I've been without internet! I'm glad you figured it out :)
April 4, 2013
winniemc
Hello.
I love the whole lesson plan and the support tasks/activities. However, I didn't see the whole story typed out; "A Snow Day Story." Was there actually a story to use with this plan?
Thank you,
Winniemc
I love the whole lesson plan and the support tasks/activities. However, I didn't see the whole story typed out; "A Snow Day Story." Was there actually a story to use with this plan?
Thank you,
Winniemc
February 10, 2013
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
"A Snow Day Story" is the prompt you read to the students to kick off the activity. The story is left incomplete so the students can infer what they did during their snow day :)
February 11, 2013
hmmcamis
I am teaching inferencing for an evaluation. Thanks for the help.
January 12, 2013
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
I taught the Inferencing Investigation for my evaluation and it went great. Good luck!
January 20, 2013
Live Love and Laugh (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Is the story included in the packet or do I need to purchase a book?
Thanks!
Is the story included in the packet or do I need to purchase a book?
Thanks!
December 28, 2012
Alyson Colclough (TpT Seller)
I don't see a button to buy an extra license on this product. My colleague would really like to use it too. Do you have the capability to add a button? Just wondering. Thanks.
December 19, 2012
kgraber
Hi Abby, I'm thinking about using a bit of this in my observation lesson in a few weeks. What common core ELA first grade goals would you link this to? I know it covers "asks and answer key details in a text" and that goal grows to include inferencing explicitly written in the goal in the intermediate grades. I guess since I'm not using a text really I wanted to get your opinion - I realize it gives inferencing practice so that they can gain more meaning in reading. It can also be linked to the speaking and listening goals. I just want to make sure it's clear to my principal - we as teachers know how important this is for the children to develop but I want to make sure the link is explicit. Does that make sense? Thanks so much!
November 20, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
It sounds like you are spot on! I would probably link to CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.1 {Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.} and maybe CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.3 {Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.}. You're correct in that it is a building block for what students will do in later grades. It was created prior to the roll out of the CCSS, so it doesn't align exactly, but I think you are on target with your thinking! I would tell your principal that you looked ahead to future standards in order to decide how this lesson would appropriately fit into your curriculum :)
November 25, 2012
acrfrese
where is the story? loved the idea but frustrated with no story--Ann
November 13, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
It's labeled "A Snow Day Story" and is on page 3 of the document :)
November 13, 2012
Linda Compton
Abby,
I really like the style of your pages. What program do you use to produce your work?
Thanks
lindancomp47
I really like the style of your pages. What program do you use to produce your work?
Thanks
lindancomp47
October 1, 2012
Maria Kelly (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I just purchased your INferencing Investigation but I can't open it. Is there anyway you could email it to me? My email address is kellymc815@gmail.com. Thank you!
I just purchased your INferencing Investigation but I can't open it. Is there anyway you could email it to me? My email address is kellymc815@gmail.com. Thank you!
September 29, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
The most common cause of this error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview" in Adobe. Here's what typically works for most customers:
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
September 29, 2012
hurbank
where is the actual story?
September 19, 2012
Exploring Elementary (TpT Seller)
Hi Abby! I just wanted to let you know that I did the Inference Investigators with my third graders and it was AMAZING! It has been in the 90's in KS this week, so I felt like we needed to get in the mood for this activity. I told students that on Thursday we would be having a WINTRY DAY and they should bring gloves, hats, etc. I had hot chocholate in the crock-pot cooking all day. We had Christmas music playing. We made "snow" angles in the carpet, we built snowmen. AND then we dived into Tim's Snowy Day! It was AMAZING! The inferences that came out were just wonderful! My favorite was "Miss Z I think Tim did his chores at 1:30pm, because he didn't get them all done. I think he didn't see the list until then and hurried until he had to met Kate at the park." OH MY GOODNESS! As the students were sharing evidence it was PRICELESS! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
September 14, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
I am so glad your kiddos liked it, friend!!!! Thanks for the support :)
September 18, 2012
ewaters1161
Hey! I just purchased and downloaded the Inference Investigators activity. When I opened it, most of your text showed up as black smudges. ??? Can you help me with this?
-Libby Waters
-Libby Waters
August 20, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
The most common error is mistakenly opening and printing from "preview." Here's what typically works for most customers:
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
August 22, 2012
VikySLP (TpT Seller)
Hi, I love this idea, and will hopefully be purchasing it for next year, as soon as I figure out where I am going to be next year. I have a question about the clipart...I see that there are lots of people on TpT using the same type of clipart, can I ask where you buy it from? Thank you so much for all your help.
April 21, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
I believe that the clip art you are referring to is from Scrappin' Doodles :)
April 24, 2012
Teresa42
Hello,
When I downloaded the Inferencing Activity lots of the words did not work.
Can you send it to me by email so I can see if works.
Thanks,
Teresa
When I downloaded the Inferencing Activity lots of the words did not work.
Can you send it to me by email so I can see if works.
Thanks,
Teresa
March 25, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
March 30, 2012
Golden Rule Days (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I just noticed that you reuploaded this file. What is different? (I've already printed but not used the first upload and I only want to reprint what has been changed to save some ink!)
I just noticed that you reuploaded this file. What is different? (I've already printed but not used the first upload and I only want to reprint what has been changed to save some ink!)
March 24, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
The title of the story was moved to the top of the actual story instead of the bottom of the previous pages :)
March 24, 2012
Cindy Gilchrist (TpT Seller)
I want to purchase your Inferencing Investigations pack but had a question. I live in South Florida and my students have never experienced snow. Are the activities all based around snow and will snow need to be a part of their schema to "get it"?
March 17, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
The activity is more about inferring what may have been done on a snow day, than snow specifically. Some of the activities discuss snow (i.e. going sled-riding). I have a non-snow oriented inferencing activity in the works (similar to this one), but I'm not sure when I'll have it completed. Have a great day!
March 18, 2012
Meridith (TpT Seller)
I was just wondering if there is a way to add a rainy day page to this file? I live in Texas and we don't get very many Snow Days that my students can relate to. No big deal if not.. just wondering. Love your stuff!
March 11, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the suggestion! If I do it, I will reupload it and notify my customers :)
March 13, 2012
ajworthington4
I have the same problem as Jrene. I paid for it through paypal and it says that I own it, but I can't download it. I was never redirected to the page that says download now. Please advise how I can download it.
March 8, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Dang! So sorry! It must be a glitch with TpT, as I've had many customers successfully download it. I would contact TpT directly about this issue, as they could best advise you how to solve this problem. Please let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Have a great day :)
March 10, 2012
Jrene
Thank you very much. This is the first and last time I buy something from Teachers pay teachers . Ibought your inferencing investigation. But there is no way to download it. The only download is a preview page. Yes it says that I own it. Big deal if I can't use. Well, you got my $5.50. Sure it's only $5.50. But you got it for nothing.
March 3, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
I am so sorry about your troubles, but if you purchased it then you definitely can download it. I've sold it to 100s of satisfied customers who've been able to open it. I would contact Teachers Pay Teachers directly to have them help you with the downloading issue :) There are so many great products on TpT - free and for sale - that you would be missing out on an excellent teaching resource if you don't return :(
March 3, 2012
msmayo40
Hi Abby,
I recently purchased your Inferencing Investigation. As I was printing the document, I noticed a small typo. On page 2 Inference Investigators, The Snow Day Story title is at the bottom of the page and not on the story page. Is there anyway you can fix this. I am looking forward to using this with my students next week. Thanks for sharing your talents and hard worK.
Sincerely,
Crystal
I recently purchased your Inferencing Investigation. As I was printing the document, I noticed a small typo. On page 2 Inference Investigators, The Snow Day Story title is at the bottom of the page and not on the story page. Is there anyway you can fix this. I am looking forward to using this with my students next week. Thanks for sharing your talents and hard worK.
Sincerely,
Crystal
February 5, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Hi, Crystal! Please email me at babblingabby(at)gmail(dot)com for a corrected copy. Thanks so much!
~ Abby :)
~ Abby :)
February 5, 2012
Carrie Indestad (TpT Seller)
Hi,
Your unit looks really cute, as do all of the things you make. I just purchased it, and had a couple questions. On "Tim's Snow Day" page, it reads, "Write a story about what something that happened to Tim and Grandmas Sue during their snow day together." It seems like there are some typos in that, or am I just reading it wrong?
Also, how do you have the kids make a timeline with exact times (I get that they would be inferred times) but how can they infer the times based on the clues, such as Candyland at 2:00. What would give them the clue about the game being played at 2:00. Just don't know how I would get kids to figure that out.
Thanks so much!
Your unit looks really cute, as do all of the things you make. I just purchased it, and had a couple questions. On "Tim's Snow Day" page, it reads, "Write a story about what something that happened to Tim and Grandmas Sue during their snow day together." It seems like there are some typos in that, or am I just reading it wrong?
Also, how do you have the kids make a timeline with exact times (I get that they would be inferred times) but how can they infer the times based on the clues, such as Candyland at 2:00. What would give them the clue about the game being played at 2:00. Just don't know how I would get kids to figure that out.
Thanks so much!
February 4, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Yes, that is absolutely a typo! If you'd like an updated copy, please send me an email at babblingabby(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll send you an alternative.
And, yes, all the times are just general estimates. You may put times on other things and the only time Candyland, for instance would fit, would be 2pm. It's really a very customizable lesson that you can tweak to fit your needs. Plus, having kids justify why they think the time would be suitable is a great way to stretch their thinking and make them defend their answers.
I hope that helps!
And, yes, all the times are just general estimates. You may put times on other things and the only time Candyland, for instance would fit, would be 2pm. It's really a very customizable lesson that you can tweak to fit your needs. Plus, having kids justify why they think the time would be suitable is a great way to stretch their thinking and make them defend their answers.
I hope that helps!
February 4, 2012
Heather Somers (TpT Seller)
Hi! What a fun way to introduce inferencing! Thanks! I purchased, but when I print the font that is used on page 9 doesn't print out. Can you tell me the font or give me a tip why that font isn't printing? Thanks! Have a super day!
January 30, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Hi, Heather! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
January 30, 2012
jenniferbmiller
Hi Abby, would it be possible to get a copy of this with the title of the story moved from the bottom of p.2 to the top of p.3 where the story is? I'm going to project it on the smartboard and want to show them as two separate slides? NO rush. Thanks,
Jennifer
jmiller@oconeeschools.org
Jennifer
jmiller@oconeeschools.org
January 30, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Omiword, I never even noticed that!!!! I am so sorry! I will absolutely get that fixed and re-uploaded to TpT ASAP. You should receive a notice from TpT when the changes have been made. Thanks for letting me know!
January 30, 2012
Hope Blumenthal (TpT Seller)
Hi! I just provided feedback and messed up- meant to say that I loved this inferencing unit and I can't wait to get it all together and have the kids investigate. Sorry about my wrong feedback . Love all of your stuff and love your blog, too!!!
Thanks.
Thanks.
January 29, 2012
Jena Verser (TpT Seller)
I like the product but I feeling something is missing. You added so much of your srudent's work for the 23 pages.
January 28, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
This was a very detailed lesson that I felt required pictures to help provide explanation. Please notice that I mention the 4 page lesson plan that includes pictures in the description :)
Have a great day!
Have a great day!
January 29, 2012
ivories88wi
I purchased and printed the Inferencing Investigation unit. Then I printed it to the school printer (it prints in colors). Before I had a chance to pick it up, someone had "investigated" it and now the pages are all mixed up. The pages are not numbered and there is no table of contents that I can see. Is there anyway I could be sent a list of the pages order? Thank you so much.
January 27, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
It might be easier for you just to open the pdf and look there :) im at school and dont have the files with me :)
January 27, 2012
Kim Short (TpT Seller)
I am confused! What is the evidence supposed to be for the case files? I must be looking at this wrong!
January 20, 2012
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
Pg. 9 of the printable details the contents of the case files :)
January 23, 2012
tapplunk
does this have the story you read also?
November 3, 2011
lisamclellan
Hi,
All your worksheets seem to be coming through with black blurs on them. Could you pleae help.
All your worksheets seem to be coming through with black blurs on them. Could you pleae help.
October 16, 2011
Babbling Abby (TpT Seller)
This is easy to fix, so no worries! If you are a Mac user, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader X. If doing that doesn't work, try these options: - If you're a Mac user, switch browsers (i.e. if you're currently opening in Firefox, try opening in Internet Explorer or Safari) - Make sure you check Adobe under "open with" to verify that that Adobe is the program you're using to open the document and not "preview" - Try opening the document from an entirely different computer (open directly from TpT) Please let me know if any of these option help and, if they don't, you'll have to contact TpT for a refund (sellers don't handle anything money-related). Let me know if there's anything else I can do on my end to make this right! Thanks again for your purchase and have a great day!
October 18, 2011
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