Making Predictions

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What is making a prediction?

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Using information from the text to determine what will happen next.

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What happens to ice cream if it is left out of the freezer?

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It will melt.

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What is a clue that a cat is about to fall asleep?

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The cat stretches her paws and curls up on her pillow.

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What do you do when you want to surprise someone at a party?

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You hide and then jump out to yell 'Surprise!' when they arrive.

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What is a common prediction about Mr. Jones after he leaves for work?

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He is going to work.

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What can you use to make a prediction about a story?

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Clues and information from the text.

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What is an example of a prediction?

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If it is cloudy, it might rain.

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Why is it important to make predictions while reading?

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It helps you understand the story better.

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What might happen if a dog sees a squirrel?

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The dog might chase the squirrel.

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What does it mean to use context clues?

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Using words and sentences around an unknown word to understand its meaning.