KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Reading: Making Predictions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to make predictions in reading by using clues from the text. It highlights key phrases to look for in questions and provides strategies for making educated guesses. An extract from 'Great Expectations' is used to demonstrate how to analyze text and answer prediction questions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of backing up answers with text evidence and encourages practicing prediction skills with various stories.

What is the main purpose of making predictions in reading?

• To make educated guesses about future events

• To identify the main characters

• To guess the author's intention

• To summarize the text

Which of the following phrases might indicate a prediction question in a reading assessment?

• List the main events

• Identify the protagonist

• What might happen next

• Describe the setting

In the extract from 'Great Expectations', what is Pip's initial reaction to the man?

• He is excited

• He is terrified

• He is indifferent

• He is amused

What is a key strategy for answering prediction questions effectively?

• Relying on personal opinions

• Using clues from the text

• Ignoring the text

• Guessing randomly

How should you support your prediction answers?

• By using ideas from the text

• By making up new events

• By ignoring the text

• By asking a friend

What is a useful word to include when explaining your prediction?

• However

• Because

• Although

• Despite

What should you do to improve your prediction skills?

• Avoid reading stories

• Focus on non-fiction texts

• Read more stories and practice predicting

• Only read summaries