Making Predictions

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What is making a prediction?

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Using information from the text to determine what comes next.

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What are Katie and her mom doing if they rolled dough into balls and placed them on a baking sheet?

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They are making cookies.

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What is most likely to happen after Mr. Jones says goodbye to his family and grabs his briefcase?

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Mr. Jones is going to work.

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What can you combine with evidence from the text to make a good prediction?

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Information you already know.

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If Anna's eyes watered and she sneezed when the dog entered the room, what is most likely true?

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Anna is allergic to dogs.

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What is a prediction?

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A statement about what you think will happen based on evidence.

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Why is it important to use information from the text when making predictions?

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It helps ensure that your predictions are based on facts rather than just guesses.

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What does it mean to combine evidence with prior knowledge?

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Using what you already know along with information from the text to make a prediction.

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What is an example of making a prediction in a story?

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If a character is running late, you might predict they will miss the bus.

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How can you tell if a prediction is reasonable?

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If it is supported by evidence from the text and makes sense in the context.