Predictions

Predictions

How do we write a FIFTH GRADE Prediction?

What is a prediction?

A prediction is a strategy in which readers use information from a text (including titles, headings, photographs, illustrations, and diagrams) AND their own personal experiences to anticipate what they are going to read about or what will come next in a story.

Example:

I predict____.I think this because_____.

Multiple Select

Based on what we have just reviewed, what should fifth graders use when writing a prediction? Check ALL that apply.

• Title of the text or Headings/

  Sub-heading

• Illustrations/ Photographs and captions, maps, and diagrams

• A device to type the prediction or a pencil to write it in a journal.

• Why do you predict that?

  
  

  Explain your prediction with reasons (I think this because...)

• Background knowledge and personal experiences.

Multiple Choice

When writing a prediction--what should you THINK about?

• the genre (type of text)

• vocabulary words and the question of the week

• title of the text

• illustrations or photographs from your picture walk.

• all of these

Multiple Choice

When writing a prediction- how do you TELL and JUSTIFY?

• Tell what you think the story is going to be about after taking a picture walk.

  
  

  (Example: I predict this story is going to be about ..."

• Tell what you think will happen based on your picture walk. Then explain your thinking with the statement "I think this because..."

  
  

  (Example: I predict this story is going to be about ...I think this because..."

• Tell about all of the things you hope the story will be about before taking a picture walk.

  
  

  (Example: I hope this story is going to be about unicorns or cats. I also want to read about zebras.)

Open Ended

What is something that you learned today about predictions?

Write in a complete sentence.

Poll

Are you ready to write a fifth grade-worthy prediction?

• You bet! I will try my best.

• Yes, I will give my best effort.