Year 8 Quick Reading and Inference – Actions and Decisions

A focused reading and inference resource designed for Year 8 pupils, developing confidence with interpreting actions and decisions while bridging the gap between lower KS3 reading skills and the increased analytical demands of Year 9.

This resource uses an original, age-appropriate text that requires pupils to infer meaning from a character’s behaviour and choices rather than explicit explanation. Questions guide pupils from retrieval to inference and explanation, helping them recognise how actions can reveal thoughts, feelings and decision-making.

The task includes 10 questions in total, with an optional challenge question to stretch pupils’ thinking without increasing marking workload.

Ideal for use as homework, independent practice, cover lessons, starters or intervention work.

The text includes challenging but accessible vocabulary and statutory spellings, alongside a short vocabulary synonyms task to support language development.

What’s included
One original reading extract (Year 8 appropriate)
A 10-question reading and inference task
Questions focused on actions and decisions
Vocabulary synonyms task linked to the text
Full answer sheet with marking guidance