Making Predictions

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

• Sophia will bake a cake.

• Sophia will make a birthday party.

• Sophia will NOT go to school.

See the picture. What do think will happen next ? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

• The plane will arrive to Hawai.

• The plane is beautiful.

• The plane is gray and red.

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

• The girl will go to swim.

• Mom will work extra hours.

• The cat wants some milk.

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

• Sam will need a new pair of shoes.

• Mom will get very mad.

• Sam will buy a present for Sam.

If a story mentions dark clouds gathering on the horizon, what can you predict will happen next?

• It will start to snow.

• The weather will clear up.

• It will likely rain.

• It will become very windy.

After reading a story where the main character, Sarah, looks at the sky and notices dark clouds gathering, what can you infer about the upcoming weather?

• It will likely start snowing soon.

• The weather will remain clear and sunny.

• It might start raining soon.

• A storm is unlikely to occur.

When a story describes a character as having a secret plan that they are not sharing with others, what can you infer about the plot?

• The plot will revolve around a group project.

• The plot will likely involve a surprise or twist.

• The plot will be straightforward with no surprises.

• The plot will focus on open communication.

If a story's setting is described as a deserted island with no signs of life, what can you predict about the mood of the story?

• It will be cheerful and lively.

• It will be mysterious or suspenseful.

• It will focus on a large community.

• It will be about a bustling city life.

If a character in a story is constantly looking over their shoulder and jumping at small noises, what can you infer about their emotional state?

• They are excited.

• They are indifferent.

• They are paranoid or scared.

• They are happy.

If a character in a book is always shown studying maps and reading books about sailing, what can you infer about this character's interests or future actions?

• They dislike adventure and prefer staying at home.

• They are planning a trip or an adventure at sea.

• They are studying to become a librarian.

• They have no interest in traveling.