Making Predictions and Understanding Outcomes

The video tutorial introduces the concept of making predictions, emphasizing its importance in daily life and reading comprehension. It explains how predictions involve using clues to guess future events. The tutorial covers using 'will' for future predictions and provides practical examples, such as predicting weather changes or actions based on given clues. It also discusses the potential future of the COVID-19 pandemic and how science and technology can help manage it, highlighting the importance of basic health measures alongside scientific advancements.

What is a prediction?

• A random thought

• A guess based on clues

• A certain outcome

• A historical fact

Why is making predictions important when reading?

• It helps in writing summaries

• It helps in memorizing the text

• It develops imagination and thinking skills

• It makes reading faster

Which word is used to make future predictions?

• Should

• Might

• Will

• Can

What is the prediction when Mark gets home from school?

• He will watch TV

• He will do his homework

• He will go to sleep

• He will make a sandwich

What might happen when the sky gets dark?

• The temperature will rise

• It will be sunny

• There will be a storm

• It will snow

What is the likely next picture in the sequence?

• A ball on the ground

• A ball in the air

• A window breaking

• A person catching a ball

Will we still be in a pandemic in 50 years?

• It will be worse

• Yes, definitely

• No, it will be over

• Possibly living with COVID-19

How will science help manage the virus?

• By stopping all research

• By ignoring the virus

• By developing a vaccine

• By creating new viruses

What basic practices will continue to be important?

• Avoiding all technology

• Traveling frequently

• Hand washing and social distancing

• Ignoring symptoms

What role does technology play in understanding the virus?

• It creates new viruses

• It stops the virus instantly

• It has no role

• It helps in computer modeling