I often think of an inference as a conclusion drawn from text evidence (text words) and the connections that the reader makes. Predictions are a special type of inference where a reader draws a possible conclusion to a future event. The prediction is confirmed or not as one reads. Van Allsburg's books are wonderful to teach inference as they never directly tell the central concept - you must infer it. My favorite for middle level is The Wretched Stone. Many adults have difficulty with this one. Another one of his books that is fun to use to teach inference to students is The Stranger.
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