Inference in reading is the process of drawing conclusions or making guesses about what is not explicitly stated in a text based on the information that is available. When making an inference while reading, readers use their prior knowledge and textual information to draw conclusions, make critical judgments, and form interpretations of the text. Inferences can occur in the form of conclusions, predictions, or new ideas. Making inferences while reading can help readers understand the authors intent and enrich their reading experience. To make inferences, readers need to find clues from the text and add those clues to what they already know or have read. Teachers can help students learn to recognize inferences they make about their reading, check their thinking to be sure it makes sense, and adjust their inferences as they get new information.