Make Predictions with BrainPOP Jr.

The video tutorial explains how to make predictions before and during reading to enhance comprehension. It covers using book elements like titles, covers, and pictures to predict storylines, and emphasizes the importance of evidence in supporting predictions. The tutorial also discusses making predictions in non-fiction and adjusting them as more information is gathered.

What is a prediction in the context of reading?

• A review of the book

• A guess about what might happen

• A summary of the book

• A list of characters

What can you use to make predictions before reading a book?

• The cover and title

• The author's biography

• The publisher's name

• The price of the book

How can the genre of a book help in making predictions?

• It tells you the length of the book

• It gives clues about the type of story

• It reveals the ending

• It shows the publication date

What can pictures in a book help you do?

• Predict what might happen

• Count the number of pages

• Identify the author

• Determine the book's price

Why is it helpful to make predictions while reading?

• It reveals the author's secrets

• It makes the book shorter

• It enhances understanding

• It helps you read faster

What should you consider to make predictions while reading?

• The number of chapters

• The book's price

• The characters and setting

• The author's age

What is evidence in the context of making predictions?

• Information that supports a prediction

• A list of characters

• A review of the book

• A summary of the book

How can personal experiences help in making predictions?

• They determine the book's length

• They provide background knowledge

• They reveal the book's ending

• They show the author's intent

What should you do after making a prediction while reading?

• Forget about it

• Keep it in mind and look for details

• Skip to the end of the book

• Change the prediction immediately

Why is it okay if your predictions do not come true?

• It shows you did not read carefully

• You can always change them

• The goal is to enhance understanding

• It means the book is not good