Predicting

Predicting is like making an educated guess about what might happen next in a story, an article, or any kind of text you’re reading. It’s like imagining or thinking ahead based on the information you already have. When you predict, you use clues from the text to figure out what could come next.

Predicting is like being a little detective before you even start reading a story or article. It’s about using your imagination and what you already know to guess what might happen in the story or what the article might be about.

Here’s how you can do it:

Look at the title: The title of the book or article gives you a clue about what the story or information might be. Take a moment to think about what you expect to find based on the title.

Check the pictures and headings: Sometimes, books have pictures or chapter headings that can give you more hints about the story’s main ideas or the article’s topics.

Think about what you know: Use your own knowledge and experiences to guess what might happen or what the article might talk about. It’s like making a little movie in your head before you even start reading.

Make a guess: Now that you have some clues, make a prediction! It’s okay if you’re not 100% right. Predicting is like having fun with the story before you dive in.

For example, in a story, if the main character is carrying an umbrella and the sky is getting dark, you might predict that it’s going to rain. Or in an article about a science experiment, if the writer talks about the materials they’re using and the steps they’re following, you might predict that they’re going to explain the results later.

Remember, predicting makes reading more exciting because you’re actively thinking and guessing what might happen next. It’s like a fun game of guessing that can help you understand the story or article better. Happy predicting!