Thinking about what might happen

is called making making predictionspredictions.

When you make predictions, you are

like a detective.

You use cluesclues in the story (or in your life

situation) to help you predict.

You also use what you already knowalready know.

We make predictions all the time:

•Who will win the game?•What will be for dinner?•Will I do well on my test?

We can even use predicting outcomes to help us in

school!•I want to do better in math. I know what I’ve been doing isn’t working. If I start ___________, my grades will improve.•I’m having a hard time getting my homework done. I know the late points (or zeroes) are hurting my grade. If I don’t change, I predict…

We also need to make predictions while reading. WHY?

•To become a better reader.•To make reading more fun!

A chart like this can help you make

predictions.

Clue in the Story

What I Know

Character’s Traits

Prediction

Clue in the Story

Charlotte knows

where the key to the

gun safe is.

What I Know

Character’s Traits

Prediction

Clue in the Story

Charlotte knows

where the key to the

gun safe is.

What I Know

Zachariah and Charlotte know

they are the ones who must stop

Jaggery.

Character’s Traits

Prediction

Clue in the Story

Charlotte knows

where the key to the

gun safe is.

What I Know

Zachariah and Charlotte know

they are the ones who must stop

Jaggery.

Character’s Traits

Charlotte: brave, wants to do what’s

right.

Zachariah: wants to save Charlotte, not afraid to face Jaggery.

Prediction

Now it’s your turn!•What will happen next?•How will the novel end?

Ready to find out???

Let’s read!!!!Let’s read!!!!