Predictions

Predictions are guesses about what will happen in a story based on the information the reader already knows. When we make predictions, we use clues from the text and our own experiences to guess what might happen next.

How to Make Predictions

1. Look for Clues: Pay attention to the characters, setting, and events in the story to find hints about what might happen next.
2. Use Your Imagination: Think about what you already know and imagine what could happen based on that information.
3. Make a Guess: After considering the clues and using your imagination, make a prediction about what you think will happen next in the story.

Why Predicting Is Important

Predicting helps us become better readers by engaging with the text and thinking critically about what might happen. It also keeps us interested in the story and helps us understand the characters and events more deeply.

Activities to Practice Predicting

Here are some fun activities to practice making predictions:

• Predict and Confirm: Stop at certain points in a story and have the child predict what will happen next. Read on to see if their prediction was correct.
• Picture Walk: Before reading a book, look at the pictures and have the child make predictions about the story based on the illustrations.
• Story Summarizing: After reading a story, ask the child to predict what might happen after the ending and create a new ending for the story.

Study Guide Questions

1. What are predictions?
2. How do we make predictions while reading a story?
3. Why is predicting important for reading comprehension?
4. What are some activities to practice making predictions?

By practicing making predictions, children can become more skilled at understanding and engaging with the stories they read.

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