Making Predictions While Reading

The video tutorial teaches how to make predictions while reading, turning readers into active participants. It explains that predictions are guesses based on prior knowledge and clues. The tutorial uses examples from a book and an article to demonstrate prediction techniques, encouraging viewers to practice and improve their reading skills. The video concludes with a challenge to apply these skills and offers additional resources.

What is the main purpose of making predictions while reading?

• To finish reading quickly

• To memorize the text

• To become an active participant in the reading process

• To predict the future accurately

What is the ultimate goal of making predictions while reading?

• To enhance understanding and engagement with the text

• To get all predictions right

• To memorize the text

• To finish the book quickly

What should you examine before reading a book to make predictions?

• The title and cover of the book

• The publication date

• The author's biography

• The last chapter

In 'The Digger and the Duckling', what initial prediction is made about the story?

• The duckling will build a house

• The duckling will cause trouble on the construction site

• The duckling will find treasure

• The duckling will fly away

What should you do as you read to refine your predictions?

• Think about what has happened so far and the characters

• Skip to the end of the book

• Focus only on the pictures

• Ignore the story details

What should you do if your prediction is incorrect?

• Change the story to fit your prediction

• Reflect on why it was incorrect

• Ignore it and continue

• Stop reading

What is the prediction made about the Great White Sharks article?

• It will discuss the diet of sharks

• It will explore if sharks are endangered or too numerous

• It will describe the anatomy of sharks

• It will focus on shark attacks

What is a key benefit of making predictions while reading?

• It allows you to skip chapters

• It helps you read faster

• It ensures you remember every detail

• It makes you a more engaged reader

What challenge is suggested for practicing prediction skills?

• Read only non-fiction books

• Make predictions and explain why you think they are correct

• Avoid making any predictions

• Read books without covers

What resource is provided to help with practicing predictions?

• A complete workbook

• A list of recommended books

• A video tutorial

• A reading speed test