[MOSAIC] Inference

[Mary Lou]

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.

Mary Lou Bettez