Learn how to infer the implicit theme in a work of fiction, distinguish theme from topic, and make complex inferences using textual evidence.

Reading strategy terms are included in this review exercise. An assessment is provided for the following words: explicit, implicit, imply, infer, and inferences. Five multiple choice questions are provided on this assessment.

Learn how to go beyond the literal meaning of a text by using a list of guiding questions to make inferences and draw conclusions.

Inferencing is finding clues and using background knowledge to determine an explanation from facts in a passage or story. It's "reading between the lines" of a story to understand what the author doesn't state.

Reading strategy terms are included in this review exercise. Interactive vocabulary flashcards are provided for the following words: explicit, implicit, imply, infer, and inferences.

Nonfiction reading terms are included in this review "Match" game. Questions are provided for the following words: stated main idea, inferred, implied, and main idea. Images of each of these nonfiction reading terms are also included.