focus skill: make predictions

Focus Skill:

Make Predictions

Created By:Agatha Lee

October 2009

When you think about what will happen next,

you are making a prediction.

You can make

predictions about stories

you read.

I think...

Use details from the story to make a good

prediction.

Based on the

details from the story, I

predict...

You should also....*Think about what

has happened so far.* Think about what

the characters have said and done.

* Use what you know about real life.

Let’s practice!

A Day at the Courts Justice was looking

forward to playing tenniswith his friend. First, hehad to wait for his tennispartner to arrive. Then, they had to wait for for an empty court. When it was finally their turn to play tennis, it suddenly started to rain. They patiently waited for the rain to stop. As soon as the sun came out, Justice smiled.

What will happen next?

Justice and his tennis partnerwill play tennis together.

A. Justice and his tennis partner will go home.B. Justice will yell at his tennis partner.C. Justice and his tennis partner will play tennis together.D. Justice and his tennis partner will throw trash on the empty tennis court.

The Phone CallMarykate called her friend Trinity

on the telephone. Marykate toldher about the goal she made ather soccer game. She also toldher about her new earrings. In addition, Marykate told Trinity about the new movie her mom had just bought her. Trinity finally asked, “Are you ready for that science test we have to take tomorrow?” Marykate gulped and said, “Oops! I forgot all about it. I better hang up now. Good-bye!”

What will happen next?

Marykate hung up and started studying for her

science test.

A. Marykate told her mom that she wants a new cell phone.B. Trinity decided not to be her friend anymore.C. Marykate and Trinity kept talking.D. Marykate hung up and started studying for her science test.

Camping TripJulian and his family packed

their camping gear and took a trip. Once they arrived atthe campsite, they set uptheir tents and sleeping bags. They played a few games and then decided it was time to eat. They built a campfire and cooked hot dogs over the fire. After dinner, Julian’s dad gave everyone a stick and a marshmallow.

What will happen next?

Julian and his familywill make s’mores.

A. Julian will have a use the stick as a sword and have a sword fight with his older sister.B. Julian and his family will make s’mores.C. Julian’s dad will throw the entire bag of marshmallows on Julian’s sleeping bag.D. Julian and his family will eat the sticks.