Retrieval and Inference Lesson KS3

This retrieval and inference lesson is designed to help students understand the difference between retrieval and inference. The lesson is fully planned and ready to use with a homework task, making it perfect for English teachers, tutors and homeschooling parents.

All tasks included in the lesson are provided with answers to support both students and the teacher.

This resource is designed for students between year 5 to year 8.

What students will learn:

• The difference between retrieval and inference
• How to find key details quickly and efficiently using skimming and scanning techniques
• How to make inferences using evidence from the text
• How to answer comprehension questions (provided with answers)

I’ve used this lesson with many students in both school and for tutoring purposes - it has been fantastic in teaching students what retrieval and inference are, making it easy for them to understand and easy for the teacher to follow.

Hope it helps!