Making Connections, Inferences, and Predictions

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What is making a prediction in reading comprehension?

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Making a prediction is using information from the text to determine what comes next.

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What might a child do after putting on roller skates?

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He will probably go skating.

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What can you predict will happen to plants after they are watered?

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They will likely grow or become healthier.

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Where is Mike if he had fun hiking, doing crafts, and enjoyed a campfire sing-a-long?

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He is at camp.

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What is a common action after receiving a birthday gift?

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The recipient will probably open it.

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What is the importance of making inferences in reading?

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Making inferences helps readers understand implied meanings and connect ideas.

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How can context clues help in making predictions?

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Context clues provide hints that guide readers in anticipating what will happen next.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What role does prior knowledge play in making predictions?

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Prior knowledge helps readers relate new information to what they already know, enhancing their predictions.

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What is the difference between a prediction and an inference?

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A prediction is a guess about what will happen next, while an inference is a conclusion based on evidence.