Making Predictions

Making a prediction is

• a guess

• putting events in correct order

• using a magic 8 ball

• using information from the text to determine what comes next

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Katie's mom set the oven to 350 degrees. Katie and her mom rolled the dough into balls and placed them about one inch apart on a baking sheet.
What are Katie and her mom doing?

• Katie and her mom are making pasta.
• Katie and her mom are making cookies. 
• Katie and her mom are making a cake.
• Katie and her mom are making meat loaf.  

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Mr. Jones finished his breakfast and said good bye to his family.  He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door.
What most likely is going to happen next?

• Mr. Jones is going to work.
• Mr. Jones is coming home from work.
• Mr. Jones is buying a piano. 
• Mr. Jones will make pancakes. 

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside. 
Which is most likely true?

• It is very cold outside.
• Dogs are allergic to Anna.
• Anna is allergic to Dogs. 
• Anna is allergic to dust.  

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the last few seconds of the game, Darryl dribbled the ball down the court and slammed it through the hoop.
What is Darryl playing?

• tennis
• football
• soccer
• basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Nervously, Mandy stepped up to the microphone on stage. When the teacher asked her to spell the word "precipitation," Mandy smiled with relief.  
What probably happened next? 

• Mandy misspelled the word
• Mandy asked to be excused.
• Mandy left the stage in tears.
• Mandy spelled the word correctly. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

We turned out the lights, and all the party guests hid behind the furniture.  The birthday boy walked through the door, and a few of us giggled.  We tried to hide our presence until the signal was given.  
What probably happened next?

• We lit birthday candles.
• We drove to a party.
• We jumped out and yelled "Surprise!"
• We exchanged presents.  

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

The cat stretched her paws out in front of her and let out a soft purr.  She curled up on her pillow and closed her eyes.
What probably happened next?

• The cat chased a mouse across the room.
• The cat ate some food.
• The cat scratched the sofa.
• The cat fell asleep.  

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Billy walked to the cashier to buy a baseball glove with his allowance money.  He counted out his money and found that he was 45 cents short.  The lady behind him smiled and opened her purse.
What most likely happened next?

• The lady gave Billy 45 cents.  
• Bill asked the cashier for a discount.
• The lady told Billy to buy the glove next time.
• The cashier asked Billy to put the glove back on the shelf.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

The firefighters rolled out the hose and aimed he water toward the leaping flames.  Slowly, the smoke began to clear, and the fire was contained.
What most likely happened next?  

• The flames got higher. 
• The firefighters extinguished the fire.
• The firefighters started another fire.
• The firefighters took a lunch break.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1