Drawing Inferences Worksheet
Students use this drawing inferences worksheet to read short clues, choose the best inference, and write two of their own. Made for 2nd grade, with an answer key included so checking work takes seconds.
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Description
Drawing inferences is one of the most important reading skills a young student can build. When children learn to notice clues in a sentence and combine them with what they already know, they begin to understand ideas an author never states directly. This Drawing Inferences Worksheet gives second graders short, friendly clues and asks them to decide what is really happening. Every clue is written on grade level, so students spend their energy thinking about the evidence instead of decoding hard words.
The page is built in two parts so students move from recognizing an inference to writing one of their own. In Part A, learners read four short clues and fill in the bubble beside the best inference. In Part B, they read two more clues and write a full sentence explaining what they think happened. Use the drawing inferences worksheet as a whole-class warm-up, a small-group reading station, a homework page, or a quick check before a comprehension unit.
What’s Included
- One printable worksheet page with six inference items
- Four multiple-choice items with fill-in-the-bubble answer options
- Two written-response items with wide, grade-sized handwriting lines
- A complete answer key on the final page
- Print-ready PDF sized for standard letter paper
There are three reasons this page helps kids grow as readers. First, it separates the clue from the conclusion, so students can see exactly which words led them to their answer. Second, the answer choices sit close enough together that guessing does not work, which pushes students to reread and compare. Third, the written responses give teachers a quick, honest look at whether a child can explain the thinking, not just recognize it.
Teachers and parents can stretch this page in a few easy ways. Ask students to underline the words in each clue that helped them decide. Have partners cover the answer choices, say their own inference out loud, and then check whether it appears in the list. For an extra challenge, invite students to write one new clue and trade with a neighbor. This 2nd grade inference worksheet also pairs well with read-alouds, since the same question about clues works with any picture book.
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