Predictions Week 20

A prediction is...

• A guess about what is happening

• A logical guess about what is happening

• A guess about what the future will be

• A logical guess about what will happen

An inference is...

• A guess about what is happening

• A logical guess about what already happened

• A guess about what will happen

• A logical guess about what will happen

What can you use to help you make a prediction or inference? (pick two answers)

• Clues from the text

• An idea you have

• You can just guess

• Personal/background knowledge

Make a prediction:

Nico's mother brought home empty boxes from the store. She wrapped the dishes in newspaper and placed them in the boxes. Next, she took down the pictures and the curtains and packed them in boxes. She told Nico that his first day at his new school would be Tuesday.

• Nico is not going to go to school anymore.

• Nico's mother is going to clean the house.

• Nico's family is going to move.

• Nico's family is decorating their house.

Make a prediction:

Tim had five candy bars for breakfast, three bags of chips for lunch, and two big pieces of cake for dessert.

• Tim will get a hug from his mother.

• Tim will run outside and play ball.

• Tim's stomach will hurt.

• Tim will go to the doctor.

Make a prediction:

Amanda's bus picks her up at 7:00 but Amanda didn't wake up until 6:45. She still needs to get dressed and eat breakfast. What do you predict will happen next?

• Amanda will make it to her bus stop on time.

• Amanda will miss her bus.

• Amanda will go back to sleep.

• The bus driver will wait an extra 15 min. for Amanda.

Make an inference:

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?"

• Noon

• Midnight

• 7:00 in the morning

• 7:00 in the evening

Make an inference:

When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.

• Josh failed the test.

• Josh does not know his grade.

• Josh did excellent on the test.

• Josh skipped the test.

Make an inference:

Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.

• Lisa is helpful.

• Lisa is afraid of bugs.

• Lisa is very curious.

• Lisa enjoys sports.

Sam and his brother Tim each have their own rooms. Sam likes to make his bed every morning, but Tim never makes his bed. Sam folds all his clothes before putting them away, but Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.

After reading the sentences above, I can infer that Sam is very messy. Which clues from the story most likely helped me make that inference? Check ALL that apply.

• Sam and Tim have their own rooms.

• Tim leaves all of his clothes on the floor.

• Sam likes to make his bed every morning.

• Tim never makes his bed.