{"product_id":"inferences-predictions-balancing-burger-companion-cards","title":"Inferences \u0026 Predictions: Balancing Burger Companion Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrong readers link clues to what they already know and anticipate what comes next, often without realizing it. Students who struggle with inferencing need that reasoning made explicit. These companion cards do exactly that, in a game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild inferencing and predicting skills that drive reading comprehension through cooperative game-based practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis companion set expands the Balancing Language Burger with a 50-card prompt deck. Each of the six burger toppings targets a specific reasoning type, giving students scaffolded practice bridging what they see with what they know as they build the burger together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReasoning types targeted:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to play:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair the cards with the Balancing Language Burger game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA player rolls the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe die shows a burger topping, so the player takes the matching card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe player answers the prompt on the matching card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a correct response, the player adds that topping to the wobbly plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay continues cooperatively until the group builds one complete burger without it toppling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho are these companion cards helpful for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese inferencing companion cards are ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and classroom teachers. They suit students in grades 1 through 6 who are developing inferencing, prediction, and reading comprehension. These companion cards suit individual therapy, small group intervention, classroom-based language programming, and home practice with families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) love these companion cards:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInferencing is a documented driver of comprehension growth, and this deck isolates six reasoning types so students practise every facet rather than a single catch-all skill. The game format supports the high repetition inferencing practice needs while keeping students engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInferences \u0026amp; Predictions: Balancing Burger Companion Cards includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50-card prompt deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 consistent prompts per card (observation, event, cause, emotion, outcome, connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This is a companion card set for the Balancing Language Burger. The game is not included, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rejuvenateresources.com\/products\/balancing-language-burger\" title=\"Balancing Language Burger\"\u003ebut can be purchased separately here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speech Corner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989653860522,"sku":"#SC1030","price":41.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9294\/2762\/files\/SC1030_Inferences_Predictions_Companion_Cards.webp?v=1785529827","url":"https:\/\/rejuvenateresources.com\/products\/inferences-predictions-balancing-burger-companion-cards","provider":"Rejuvenate Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}