Make and Analyze Predictions

Explain Remind students that making predictions about plot development means trying to guess what will happen next in a story. Point out that good readers make predictions as they read and then read on to confirm them.

Guided Practice On the board write: Manuel heard a noise outside. He looked out his kitchen window and saw a trash can knocked over. Peeking out from behind the can was a tiny kitten. Help students make predictions about what might happen next. Then write on the board: Manuel and his mom placed a small bowl of tuna near the trash can. Manuel was so happy when the kitten walked slowly toward the bowl. Have students read the sentences and confirm or revise their predictions. Ask students to discuss the story clues that helped them make their predictions.

Practice Have students write the next two sentences of the story. Then have them compare what they think will happen next with others in the class.