Using Picture of the Day to Promote Inferential Thinking

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Hey friends! In this week’s episode I will be diving deeper into one of the tips I shared last week related to effectively teaching all of the literacy elements. I find it so important to maximize instructional time, and one way to do this is by creating high impact literacy routines.

This becomes increasingly important when teaching the more complex reading skills. One of my favorite routines that I use for teaching inferencing is called Picture of the Day.

You know that I try to supply you with tips and tricks that can be easily incorporated into your lessons rather than add work onto your already full plate. That is why I love using the Picture of the Day routine, as it can easily be done in five minutes or less! I promise that it can be squeezed into your instructional time no matter what your schedule is like.

What’s even better is that it helps students with one of the most complicated reading skills, which is inferencing. I’m sure you’ve heard of the famous formula which is text + background knowledge = inferencing, but in this episode I’m going to tell you all the benefits of utilizing the illustrations as well.

In this episode on using a picture of the day, I share:

The big reason why I like to use the Picture of the Day routine
Why the Picture of the Day routine strongly supports inferential thinking
Different reasons that make teaching inferences so complex
Tips for picture selection based on your lesson goals
Recommendations on when to utilize the Picture of the Day routine

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With over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator, I understand the joys and challenges of teaching. That’s why I’m on a mission to make an impact by serving stellar upper elementary teachers just like you. Get ready, because I’m pulling out all the stops to ensure that you have the tools and confidence you need to build a literacy block that you’re proud of. One that excites you and your students while also meeting the standards. Oh yes, it’s totally possible to have both!