Making Inferences and Predictions
~9 min
Sometimes, authors don't tell us everything. We use clues from the story and what we already know to make an inference or guess what might happen next (a prediction).
Making Inferences from Clues
A person stands at a bus stop holding a suitcase and a map.
What can you infer about the person?
Rich scene illustrations are authored separately — this panel carries prompts only.
An inference is a smart guess. We use clues from the story and what we already know to figure out things the author didn't say.
💡 Think of it like being a detective looking for evidence!