Making Predictions in Reading Comprehension

Miss Tang introduces the concept of making predictions as part of the super six comprehension strategies. She explains how to use information from text, images, and personal experiences to predict future events in a story. The video provides examples and exercises for students to practice making predictions, with different levels of difficulty. It also outlines the qualities of good, great, and fabulous predictions, emphasizing the importance of using evidence and being flexible with predictions as new information is obtained.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Miss Tang?

• Understanding plot twists

• Analyzing character development

• Making predictions

• Learning to summarize texts

Why is making predictions considered an important comprehension strategy?

• It helps in memorizing facts

• It enhances writing skills

• It allows readers to anticipate future events

• It improves vocabulary

What sources of information are suggested for making predictions?

• Author's biography

• Reader's intuition

• Graphics, images, text, and personal experiences

• Only the text

How can personal experiences aid in making predictions?

• They are irrelevant

• They provide a distraction

• They offer a basis for comparison

• They complicate the prediction process

What is necessary to support a prediction effectively?

• A detailed summary

• A strong opinion

• Evidence from the text

• A character analysis

What should a reader do if new information contradicts their prediction?

• Ignore the new information

• Change the prediction

• Stick to the original prediction

• Stop reading

What does the example of predicting a text about 'knights and castles' illustrate?

• Using personal experiences

• Using the book's title and cover

• Ignoring the text

• Relying on reviews

Why might a text starting with 'Once upon a time' be predicted as fiction?

• It is a common phrase in persuasive texts

• It is a typical beginning for fictional stories

• It indicates a historical account

• It suggests a scientific report

What is the purpose of the student prediction exercise?

• To improve grammar

• To practice making predictions

• To test memory

• To analyze character motives

What is a 'crazy creative challenge' in the context of the lesson?

• A drawing competition

• A reading comprehension quiz

• A prediction exercise

• A vocabulary test