Predicting
A prediction is making an educated guess/ anticipation about a certain set of outcomes. Students will learn how to predict by using the information from the text, visual, or experiences in order to anticipate what they are about to read. This in turn will improve and increase their comprehension. When students are able to predict, they will also be able to learn the sequence of the information or novel. Predicting does not always have to occur just at the beginning of the text. It can occur throughout the text or lesson. When students are able to make accurate predictions, the teacher should be able to tell that they are comprehending the material.
Video- Background InformationBenefits of PredictingHelps students ask questions while reading
encourages students to slow down and/or reread students are able to monitor their comprehension independently Writing ImplementationStudents implement writing by writing down the predictions for their text. One great way to engage students in this process is by having them write their predictions on sticky notes and have them stick them to where they find the answer, whether their prediction was right or wrong.
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The video to the left is a great explanation of what predicting is and how we can use this strategy to build comprehension. It also has great visuals to further your comprehension on this topic.
How to Predict- look at the title
- look at the images - think about your prior knowledge and make connections -make your prediction Video- ScaffoldingIn the video below, the teacher is scaffolding the students towards independently using the prediction strategy.
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References
Bailey, E. (2015). Reading Comprehension Skills: Making Predictions. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from http://specialed.about.com/od/readingliteracy/a/Reading-Comprehension-Skills-Making-Predictions.htm
Booksource. (2015). Retrieved June 13, 2015, from http://www.booksource.com/Departments/Resources/Teaching/reading-comprehension.aspx
Brock, A. (2013, September 29). Reading Strategy: Prediction. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLD33rczFA
Heinemann Publishing. (2010, July 14). Strategies for Teaching Reading: Making Predictions. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5urWXX6Kgks
Booksource. (2015). Retrieved June 13, 2015, from http://www.booksource.com/Departments/Resources/Teaching/reading-comprehension.aspx
Brock, A. (2013, September 29). Reading Strategy: Prediction. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsLD33rczFA
Heinemann Publishing. (2010, July 14). Strategies for Teaching Reading: Making Predictions. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5urWXX6Kgks