1. FOCUS SKILL Make Predictions

2. When you think about what will happen next, you are making a prediction.

3. You can make predictions about stories you read.
I think...
You can make predictions about stories you read.

4. Use details from the story to make a good prediction.
Based on the details from the story, I predict...

5. You should also. Think about what has happened so far
You should also.... Think about what has happened so far. Think about what the characters have said and done. Use what you know about real life.

6. Let’s practice!

7. A Day at the Courts Justice was looking forward to playing tennis with his friend. First, he had to wait for his tennis partner to arrive. Then, they had to wait for for an empty court. When it was finally their turn to play tennis, it suddenly started to rain. They patiently waited for the rain to stop. As soon as the sun came out, Justice smiled.

8. Justice and his tennis partner will play tennis together.
What will happen next?
A. Justice and his tennis partner will go home.
B. Justice will yell at his tennis partner.
C. Justice and his tennis partner will play tennis
together.
D. Justice and his tennis partner will throw trash
on the empty tennis court.
Justice and his tennis partner
will play tennis together.

9. The Phone Call Marykate called her friend Trinity on the telephone
The Phone Call Marykate called her friend Trinity on the telephone. Marykate told her about the goal she made at her soccer game. She also told her about her new earrings. In addition, Marykate told Trinity about the new movie her mom had just bought her. Trinity finally asked, “Are you ready for that science test we have to take tomorrow?” Marykate gulped and said, “Oops! I forgot all about it. I better hang up now. Good-bye!”

10. Marykate hung up and started studying for her science test.
What will happen next?
A. Marykate told her mom that she wants a new
cell phone.
B. Trinity decided not to be her friend anymore.
C. Marykate and Trinity kept talking.
D. Marykate hung up and started studying for her science test.
Marykate hung up and started studying for her science test.

11. Camping Trip Julian and his family packed their camping gear and took a trip. Once they arrived at the campsite, they set up their tents and sleeping bags. They played a few games and then decided it was time to eat. They built a campfire and cooked hot dogs over the fire. After dinner, Julian’s dad gave everyone a stick and a marshmallow.

12. Julian and his family will make s’mores.
What will happen next?
A. Julian will have a use the stick as a sword and have a sword fight with his older sister.
B. Julian and his family will make s’mores.
C. Julian’s dad will throw the entire bag of
marshmallows on Julian’s sleeping bag.
D. Julian and his family will eat the sticks.
Julian and his family
will make s’mores.