Predicting
What am I?
Definitions
Questioning
100
Jason lives on a small farm. His parents need him to buy an animal to provide milk for the family. They have 2 acres of land for an animal to graze on. Cows need a large pasture or lots of hay. Goats need a smaller area of land. What will Jason do next?
He will buy a goat.
100
I have a face but no eyes, hands but no arms. What am I?
A clock
100
What questions do you ask when you are reading?
Who What Where When Why How
100
A: Look at the long line! Do you think we’ll get in? B: I think so. Some of these people already have tickets. A: How much are the tickets? B: Only nine dollars for the first show. I’ll pay. A: Thanks. I’ll buy the popcorn.
1. Where are these people? 2. What are they talking about? 3. Who are these people?
200
Diana has a violin concert tonight. While doing the dishes, she dropped a glass and cut her hands deeply. She had to go to the doctor's office for bandaging. What will happen next?
Diana will not play in the concert tonight.
200
I live in the water. You can drive me. I might make you sick. Don't put a hole in me. Tie me up when you're done.
A boat
200
what does predict mean?
to make an educated guess
200
A: This is one of the reasons I hate working in a big city. B: I know. Every day, it’s the same thing. A: This is terrible! We may be here all night! I hope we don’t run out of gas. B: No, I think there’s enough. A: Let’s turn on the radio. Maybe there’s some good music. B: Sorry, the radio’s not working. A: I think I’ll take the train tomorrow!
1. Where are these people? 2. What are they talking about? 3. What do you think will happen next?
300
Ben and Rachel both have pet dogs. They have both entered their dogs in the "Pet Talent contest" at school. Ben trains his dog once a week. Rachel trains her dog daily. Whose dog will likely do better in the contest?
Rachel's dog will do better.
300
I am pronounced as one letter, written with three. I come in blue, black, brown, or grey. Reverse me and I read the same either way. What am I?
Eye
300
What is schema?
Background knowledge
400
Mike likes to play video games on his PSP. He's going over a friend's house to play games today, but forgot to charge his game system after playing all day yesterday. What will happen next?
Mike's PSP will run out of battery power.
400
I am in the beginning of the earth. I am at the end of the time. I appear two times in a week. I appear once in a year.
The letter E
400
What does intervention mean?
is intended to make something better
400
A: When did this happen? B: Yesterday. I was playing soccer and I fell down. A: Can you move it at all? B: Only a little. A: Can you walk on it? B: No. It hurts too much. A: I think we’ll have to take an X-ray. B: Will I be able to play in the game tomorrow? A: I’m afraid not.
1. Where are these people? 2. Who are they? 3. What are the people talking about?
500
David likes to go fishing with his grandfather. The trout in the stream near home like lively bait that float on top of the water. David went to the bait shop, which had a choice of crickets, minnows and eels to buy. What will David do next?
He will buy crickets.
500
I have forests, but no trees. I have lakes, but no water. I have roads, but no cars.
A map
500
what does comprehend mean?
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something.
500
A: Ah! Oh my gosh! B: That was so much fun. Let's get in line to go again. A: I don't know if my stomach can handle that again. B: We only have one hour left before we have to get on the bus to go back home. Let's do it! A: Fine, but I get to pick the next one we go on. B: Okay, sounds good!
1. Where are these people? 2. What are they talking about? 3. Who are these people?
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