Making Predictions

Making a prediction is...

• a lucky guess

• putting events in correct order

• using a magic 8 ball

• using information from the text to determine what will happen next

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside. 
Which is most likely true?

• It is very cold outside.
• Dogs are allergic to Anna.
• Anna is allergic to Dogs. 
• Anna is allergic to dust.  

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the last few seconds of the game, Darryl dribbled the ball down the court and slammed it through the hoop.
What is Darryl playing?

• tennis
• football
• soccer
• basketball

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.7

Nervously, Mandy stepped up to the microphone on stage. When the teacher asked her to spell the word "precipitation," Mandy smiled with relief.  
What probably happened next? 

• Mandy misspelled the word
• Mandy asked to be excused.
• Mandy left the stage in tears.
• Mandy spelled the word correctly. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The cat stretched her paws out in front of her and let out a soft purr. She curled up on her pillow and closed her eyes. What probably happened next?

• The cat chased a mouse across the room.
• The cat ate some food.
• The cat scratched the sofa.
• The cat fell asleep.  

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

We turned out the lights, and all the party guests hid behind the furniture.  The birthday boy walked through the door, and a few of us giggled.  We tried to hide our presence until the signal was given.  
What probably happened next?

• We lit birthday candles.
• We drove to a party.
• We jumped out and yelled "Surprise!"
• We exchanged presents.  

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

David loved ice cream!  He liked it so much he bought two ice cream cones. He ate one. He put the other in his lunchbox to take home. What will happen?

• David will feel sick.
• David's mom will be happy.
• The ice cream cone will melt.
• David will give it to his little sister.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Mr. Jones finished his breakfast and said goodbye to his family. He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door. What most likely is going to happen next?

• Mr. Jones is going to work.
• Mr. Jones is coming home from work.
• Mr. Jones is buying a piano. 
• Mr. Jones will make pancakes. 

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

How do I make predictions?

• Use information that you already know.

• Use a dictionary

• Use your common sense

• Use magic

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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A prediction is what you think will happen next based on what you've discovered in your reading.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1