Saskatchewan
8. Prediction skills; Using prior knowledge; Evidence from text; Comprehension strategy
8.3 Make Predictions Regarding Unfamiliar Texts
Chapter 8.3
Become a Reading Detective - Make Predictions About New Stories!
You can guess what happens in new books by looking for clues in pictures and covers!
What You'll Learn
You use book covers and pictures to make predictions
Characters and settings give you clues about story content
Predictions help you understand and enjoy stories more fully
Practice making guesses before reading any new story book
What You'll Practice
1
You predict story content using pictures and book covers
2
You identify what stories will be about before reading
3
You use clues to guess what happens next stories
Why This Matters
You need prediction skills to understand and enjoy every new story you read throughout your life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Predictions
Story Elements
Reading Clues
Book Covers
Prior Knowledge
SK Curriculum Aligned
