1. Learning Objective : Make predictions using evidence from the text 3-5 ELD: Make predictions

2. What will we make today? We will make predictions using evidence from the text.

3. Share with your partner what the wolf is about to do? What is your evidence?

4. Prediction: a statement of what somebody thinks will happen in the future Evidence from text: Details from the story or text. Example: The grey clouds covered the sky. Strong winds blew through the town. A loud rumble roared thru the air. You can predict that a storm is coming based on the evidence from the text.

5. It is important to make predictions: You can understand reading better It keeps us interested in what we are reading

6. Step 1 : Read the text carefully Step 2: Use evidence from the text to make prediction Step 3: Circle statement that reflects the best prediction based on prior knowledge. The Fox and the Cat Aesop A fox was boasting to a cat of its clever devices for escaping its enemies. "I have a whole bag of tricks," he said, "which contains a hundred ways of escaping my enemies." "I have only one," said the cat. "But I can generally manage with that." Just at that moment they heard the cry of a pack of hounds coming towards them, and the cat immediately scampered up a tree and hid herself in the boughs. "This is my plan," said the cat. "What are you going to do?" The fox thought first of one way, then of another, and while he was debating, the hounds came nearer and nearer, and at last the fox in his confusion was attacked by the hounds. Miss Puss, who had been looking on, said, "Better one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon." In the future, the fox will probably a. Become a hunter b. Have more tricks c. Rely on one safe way to escape danger d. Eat the cat

7. Step 1 : Read the text carefully Step 2: Use evidence from the text to make prediction Step 3: Circle statement that reflects the best prediction based on information from the text. The Ant and the Grasshopper Aesop In the future, the Grasshopper will probably a.Move to a village with a lot of food. b.Play with someone else c.Be prepared when winter comes again d.Become a basketball player In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity

8. Step 1 : Read the text carefully Step 2: Use evidence from the text to make prediction Step 3: Circle statement that reflects the best prediction based on information from the text. The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion Aesop In the future, the donkey will probably a.Become best friends with the fox b.Not trust the fox c.Become a great hunter d.Move to a place where there are no foxes or lions The donkey and the Fox, having entered into partnership together for their mutual protection, went out into the forest to hunt. They had not proceeded far when they met a Lion. The Fox, seeing imminent danger, approached the Lion and promised to contrive for him the capture of the donkey if the Lion would pledge his word not to harm the Fox. Then, upon assuring the donkey that he would not be injured, the Fox led him to a deep pit and arranged that he should fall into it. The Lion, seeing that the donkey was secured, immediately clutched the Fox, and attacked the donkey at his leisure. Never trust your enemy

9. Step 1 : Read the text carefully Step 2: Use evidence from the text to make prediction Step 3: Circle statement that reflects the best prediction based on information from the text. In the future, the Goat will probably a.Become a great well builder b.Move close to a river c.Trust the fox d. Look before he gets into danger The Fox and the Goat one day Fox fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. A Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, inquired if the water was good. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and encouraging him to descend. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape." Look before you leap. Closure What did we learn? Why is it important?

10. Let’s Practice Making Predictions Independently!