making predictions

A prediction is making a ________ about what will happen next.

When should you make predictions when reading a story?

Choose the correct answers.

• During reading

• Only before reading

• Before reading

• After reading

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.  

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. 

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

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.  

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Look at the picture. Choose one that tells what will happen next.

• She will go to a birthday party.

• She will go to a Halloween party.

• She will go to the mall.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

What will most likely happen next?

• Moby will ignore the broken vase.
• Moby will try to fix the broken vase.
• Moby will find another vase to break.
• Moby will give the broken vase away.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.7

What do you predict will happen next?

• He will draw more.

• His parents will be angry.

• His parents will be happy.

• His parents will buy a new house.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.7

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

If you looked outside and this is what you saw, what predictions can you make about the weather?

• The rain gauge would be full of rain.
• It is winter.
• There has been very little rainfall.
• It is spring and the grass will be growing.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2