Making Predictions ELA

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

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. 

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. 

When a story's main character refuses to give up despite numerous failures, what can you predict about the story's theme?

• The importance of giving up when things get hard.

• The value of persistence and perseverance.

• The benefits of not trying at all.

• The story will end in tragedy.

In a story, if a character checks the weather forecast and then cancels a planned hiking trip, what can you infer about the forecast?

• The weather was predicted to be ideal for hiking.

• The forecast likely predicted bad weather.

• The weather was too hot for hiking.

• The forecast predicted a perfect sunny day.

If a character in a book is always shown studying maps and reading books about sailing, what can you infer about this character's interests or future actions?

• They dislike adventure and prefer staying at home.

• They are planning a trip or an adventure at sea.

• They are studying to become a librarian.

• They have no interest in traveling.

After reading a story where the main character, Sarah, looks at the sky and notices dark clouds gathering, what can you infer about the upcoming weather?

• It will likely start snowing soon.

• The weather will remain clear and sunny.

• It might start raining soon.

• A storm is unlikely to occur.

In a story, if a character is described as having a tight grip on their bag while walking through a crowded market, what can you predict about the character's feelings?

• They feel safe and relaxed.

• They are excited to be in the market.

• They are worried about losing their bag.

• They are looking for someone in the crowd.

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.