2. When you read “________,” did you think about what might happen next?

3. making predictions Thinking about what might happen is called making predictions.

4. Making predictions can help you be a better reader. It can also make reading more fun!

5. When you make predictions, you are like a detective.

6. clues You use clues in the story to help you predict.

7. already know You also use what you already know.

8. A chart like this can help you make predictions.

9. Clue in the Story What I Know Character’s Traits Prediction

10. Clue in the Story What I Know Character’s Traits Prediction

11. Clue in the Story Balto must pull the sled across sea ice. What I Know Ice over water can crack, leaving big holes. Character’s Traits Prediction

12. Clue in the Story Balto must pull the sled across sea ice. What I Know Ice over water can crack, leaving big holes. Character’s Traits Balto knows how to think for himself. Prediction

13. Clue in the Story Balto must pull the sled across sea ice. What I Know Ice over water can crack, leaving big holes. Character’s Traits Balto knows how to think for himself. Prediction Balto will be able to avoid cracks in the ice.

14. new clues Sometimes you find new clues as you read.

15. This means you are being an active reader and a good detective.

16. new clues already know Think about the new clues and what you already know.

17. new predictions Then make new predictions.