Making Predictions Making Predictions We make predictions based on clues from the story and what we already know. story clues + what you know.
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Making
Predictions
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Making Predictions
We make predictions based on clues from
the story and what we already know.
story clues + what you know = prediction
Good readers revise their predictions as
they read and gather evidence or clues
from the text.
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Making Predictions
Good readers…
make predictions about the text before
and during reading.
check their predictions by summarizing
key points from their reading.
Slide 4
Making Predictions
Make a prediction for the
following scenarios.
Use what you know and the clues
in the text from the author.
Slide 5
Make a Prediction
John wanted to buy some candy at the
store, but he forgot his money at home.
What do you think will happen next?
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Make a Prediction
Jenny was swinging on the swings when
she heard a “SNAP!”
What do you think will happen next?
Slide 7
Make a Prediction
Henry had been waiting all week to go
to the beach. He was all ready to go
when his mom said, “I have some bad
news.”
What do you think will happen next?
Slide 8
Make a Prediction
Beth was all alone in the basement
and it was dark. The only thing she
could hear was a small scratching
sound.
What do you think will happen?
What do you think is making the sound?
Slide 9
Make a Prediction
Jodi was a very good student and
always studied hard for tests. She had a
big math test coming up and she was
worried about it. She'd reviewed all of
her notes and had spent hours going
over sample problems.
How will Jodi do on the test?
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Make a Prediction
Dan has always been pretty independent.
He has always been willing to do things
for himself. His mom has gone to visit his
aunt for the weekend, and Dan and his
dad are home alone. Dan has a baseball
game tomorrow, but his only uniform is
dirty.
What will he do?
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Make a Prediction
Mary didn't know how to swim. She just
never learned how, and she was embarrassed
about it. None of her friends knew, and she
avoided situations where anyone might find
out. Today she's really bored, and she was
wishing she had something to do, when the
phone rang. It was her friend Sharon asking
her if she wanted to go to the city pool.
What do you think Mary will do?
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Make a Prediction
Pete likes to go to the movies. He often
goes with his friends. On Saturday he
was sitting at home with nothing to do,
when his friend Jon called. Jon was at
the theater and wanted Pete to join him.
The movie started in ten minutes, but no
one was home to drive Pete.
What will Pete do?
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Make a Prediction
Kate was pretty forgetful. Her mother
usually had to remind her to do everything
2 or 3 times. When Kate's mom left for
work this morning she reminded Kate to
close the windows if she went out, because
the forecast called for rain. When Kate's
friend called and asked her to come over to
watch a video, Kate was really excited.
Did Kate remember to close the windows?
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Making Predictions
Remember….
– Before you read….
• Predict what you think the story may be about
• Use pictures and the book title to help you.
– While you read…
• Gather evidence in the story about your prediction.
• Use clues from the story to help revise your prediction.
– After you read…
• Summarize key points from your reading.
• Ask yourself, “Were my predictions correct?” If so, what
evidence supports my prediction?
Making
Predictions
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Making Predictions
We make predictions based on clues from
the story and what we already know.
story clues + what you know = prediction
Good readers revise their predictions as
they read and gather evidence or clues
from the text.
Slide 3
Making Predictions
Good readers…
make predictions about the text before
and during reading.
check their predictions by summarizing
key points from their reading.
Slide 4
Making Predictions
Make a prediction for the
following scenarios.
Use what you know and the clues
in the text from the author.
Slide 5
Make a Prediction
John wanted to buy some candy at the
store, but he forgot his money at home.
What do you think will happen next?
Slide 6
Make a Prediction
Jenny was swinging on the swings when
she heard a “SNAP!”
What do you think will happen next?
Slide 7
Make a Prediction
Henry had been waiting all week to go
to the beach. He was all ready to go
when his mom said, “I have some bad
news.”
What do you think will happen next?
Slide 8
Make a Prediction
Beth was all alone in the basement
and it was dark. The only thing she
could hear was a small scratching
sound.
What do you think will happen?
What do you think is making the sound?
Slide 9
Make a Prediction
Jodi was a very good student and
always studied hard for tests. She had a
big math test coming up and she was
worried about it. She'd reviewed all of
her notes and had spent hours going
over sample problems.
How will Jodi do on the test?
Slide 10
Make a Prediction
Dan has always been pretty independent.
He has always been willing to do things
for himself. His mom has gone to visit his
aunt for the weekend, and Dan and his
dad are home alone. Dan has a baseball
game tomorrow, but his only uniform is
dirty.
What will he do?
Slide 11
Make a Prediction
Mary didn't know how to swim. She just
never learned how, and she was embarrassed
about it. None of her friends knew, and she
avoided situations where anyone might find
out. Today she's really bored, and she was
wishing she had something to do, when the
phone rang. It was her friend Sharon asking
her if she wanted to go to the city pool.
What do you think Mary will do?
Slide 12
Make a Prediction
Pete likes to go to the movies. He often
goes with his friends. On Saturday he
was sitting at home with nothing to do,
when his friend Jon called. Jon was at
the theater and wanted Pete to join him.
The movie started in ten minutes, but no
one was home to drive Pete.
What will Pete do?
Slide 13
Make a Prediction
Kate was pretty forgetful. Her mother
usually had to remind her to do everything
2 or 3 times. When Kate's mom left for
work this morning she reminded Kate to
close the windows if she went out, because
the forecast called for rain. When Kate's
friend called and asked her to come over to
watch a video, Kate was really excited.
Did Kate remember to close the windows?
Slide 14
Making Predictions
Remember….
– Before you read….
• Predict what you think the story may be about
• Use pictures and the book title to help you.
– While you read…
• Gather evidence in the story about your prediction.
• Use clues from the story to help revise your prediction.
– After you read…
• Summarize key points from your reading.
• Ask yourself, “Were my predictions correct?” If so, what
evidence supports my prediction?