English ReadingYears 5–6Inferential Comprehension
Make and justify predictions
Predict what might happen from details stated and implied, justifying with evidence
What you'll learn
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Imagine you're reading a book and you see a dark, stormy cloud on the page. What do you think will happen next?
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What is a prediction?
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Look at this picture: a girl is holding an umbrella and looking up at grey clouds. ☁️👧☂️
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Let's predict together using a sentence.
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Read this: 'The dog barked loudly and ran to the door.' What do you predict next?
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What clue helps you predict that someone is at the door?
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When you make a prediction, what should you always use?
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