If you went to the library and saw that your fiction book had pictures of animals on the cover what might you predict the book might include?
What are talking animals, Ms. Spangenberg?
100
In our classroom Ms. Spangenberg has Non-Fiction books about insects. What would you predict to find in these books?
What are facts about insects, Ms. Spangenberg?
100
Mario found a picture on the floor. He looked at the picture. In the picture was Ms. Spangenberg with a little girl. The little girl was blowing out candles. What event is Ms. Spangenberg at?
What is a birthday party Ms. Spangenberg?
100
Once upon a time there was a little cat. This cat was mean. The mean cat stalked though the forest frowning and feeling grumpy. He went up to a mouse and said
a. How are you today mouse?
b. What is your name?
c. Can we be friends?
d. Get out of my way.
What is D, Ms Spangenberg? ( Please explain why)
100
What might you find on the last page of a Non-Fiction book?
What is a Glossary, Ms. Spangenberg?
200
How might a fiction story start?
A. A bird is two inches tall
B. The photographs were taken by Mrs. Rosella
C. Dr Saunders has had an interesting life.
D. Once upon a time.
What is D, Ms. Spangenberg?
200
What three things may you find in non-fiction genre?
a. Characters, plot, solution
b. Illustration, facts, characters
c. Facts, index, captions
d. Glossary, talking animals, illustrations
What is letter c, Ms. Spangenberg?
200
In my photo album I noticed a picture of myself in NY. I was wearing a bathing suit and holding a shovel. Where might I be?
What is, at the beach, Ms. Spangenberg?
200
I can be tall.
I am green.
I do not get thirsty very often.
We have been talking about me a lot this month.
I am really, really, old if I have two arms. What am I?
What is a Saguaro Cactus, Ms. Spangenberg?
200
What is the definition of the word prediction?
What is, when you make an educated guess based on the clues in a genre piece.
( If you said something else please substantiate your answer. Substantiate means prove)
300
How do you make a prediction when reading a book?
What is, use clues, pictures, and life connections to come up with a possible event, happening, or action?
If you said something else please explain your thinking.
300
Again, I am looking at my NY photo album. I am very high up in the air looking down into the water. I am on an island. I see long, pointy things in front of me. I look down and see the shape of a lady's arm and nose. I am in a museum. Where am I?
What is the Statue of Liberty, Ms. Spangenberg?
300
Rip off a small piece of your book's wrapping paper. Tell your shoulder buddy what you think the book might be about. (A) buddies go first. Don't forget to give an affirmation to your buddy (B's) and vice versa.
What is (answers will be different. Let's talk about it)
400
What can help you make a prediction?
a. Clues in the story
b. Knowing who the author is
c. Pictures
d. Prior knowledge
e. All of the above
What is E?
400
Rip off a piece of your book wrapping and make a prediction about your book. Why did you say that?
A. I just made a guess
B. I used my brain
C. I used the clues.
D. I made a connection to something I already knew to help predict a possible event.
E. A and B
F. C and D
What is F Ms. Spangenberg?
400
Why is prediction important during reading?
a. It helps you practice talking
b. You can see how pretty the book is
c. It helps you get ready for the book
What is C Ms. Spangenberg
500
When can predictions about text help you with?
A. Vocabulary Words
B. The desire to learn about a certain topic
C. Comprehension
D. All of the above
What is D, Ms. Spangenberg?
500
What can an Index help you predict? How can you use an Index to make a prediction?
What is ( varied answers let's discuss)
500
What do you think today's picture puzzle is all about?
What is -------- let's discuss.
500
Rip again. Turn to your shoulder buddy and make a prediction about the book you are unwrapping.
What is--- answers will vary. Let's discuss!
500
We know it is fine to be wrong when making a prediction. However. we must not forget to do what?
What is, check and change our prediction and make a new one.