Making Predictions in Reading

The video tutorial focuses on teaching students how to make predictions while reading stories. The teacher explains the concept of predictions, provides examples, and engages students in a 'turn and talk' activity to practice making predictions. Students share their predictions and discuss their reasoning. The class reads 'The Mitten Tree' to apply prediction skills, and the teacher guides students in analyzing the validity of their predictions. The session concludes with a reflection on the exercise and the importance of having reasons for predictions.

What is a prediction in the context of reading stories?

• A description of the setting

• A list of characters

• A guess about what will happen next

• A summary of the story

Why might someone predict that it will rain when they see dark clouds?

• Because they have an umbrella

• Because they like rain

• Because it is always raining

• Because dark clouds are a sign of rain

What is the purpose of making predictions while reading?

• To memorize the text

• To skip parts of the book

• To engage with the story

• To guess the ending

What did the teacher use as an example of making a prediction?

• Seeing dark clouds and predicting rain

• Seeing a sunny day and predicting snow

• Seeing a car and predicting a race

• Seeing a bird and predicting a storm

What is the main activity students are doing in this lesson?

• Writing essays

• Singing songs

• Making predictions

• Drawing pictures

What phrase should students use when making predictions?

• I think that...

• I predict that...

• I know that...

• I hope that...

What did one student predict about the mitten?

• It will turn into a tree

• It will fly away

• It will disappear

• It will change color

What should students do when they hear 'turn and talk'?

• Draw a picture

• Read silently

• Write down their thoughts

• Discuss with a partner

Why is it important to look at the person speaking during discussions?

• To distract them

• To make them nervous

• To memorize their face

• To show respect and listen actively

What is the title of the book being read in the class?

• The Mitten Tree

• The Rainy Day

• The Cloudy Sky

• The Magic Mitten