#2 Prereading: How to Make Predictions (Foundations of Reading Comprehension)

The video tutorial teaches students how to make predictions while reading. It explains that predictions are guesses based on prior knowledge and clues from the text. The goal is to engage students actively in the reading process. The tutorial provides examples using a book and an article, demonstrating how to make predictions before and during reading. Students are encouraged to practice making predictions and to think critically about their reading material.

What is the primary goal of making predictions while reading?

• To finish reading quickly

• To memorize the text

• To enhance understanding and engagement

• To always be correct

When making predictions before reading, what should you consider?

• The publication date

• The length of the book

• The title and cover of the book

• The author's biography

In the example of 'The Digger and the Duckling', what prediction is made about the story?

• The duckling will build a house

• The trucks will compete in a race

• The trucks will ignore the duckling

• The duckling will cause trouble on the site

What should you do if your prediction is incorrect while reading?

• Stop reading immediately

• Make a new prediction based on new clues

• Ignore the mistake and continue

• Reread the entire text

What is a suggested way to challenge yourself when making predictions?

• Predict without any clues

• Avoid making any predictions

• Explain why you think your prediction is correct

• Make predictions only at the end