Good readers use predicting as a way to connect prior knowledge to new texts. Before reading, they may make predictions about what they think the book will be about. During reading, they can make predictions about what will happen next. Each time they make a prediction they are getting meaning from a text, they are checking to see if their prediction will happen and re-evaluate the information presented. These engaging picture books are matched with suitable prediction questions to practice this important reading comprehension skill.
Prediction Pre-Read
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. What do you think will happen first/next by looking at the pictures?
Prediction During Reading
- What do you think is going to happen next by looking at the pictures?
- What prediction can you make based on what you know about the characters so far?
- What prediction can you make? How can you support that with evidence from the text or your personal experiences?
- What prediction can you make about the outcome or solution of the story?
- Where in the text can you prove or disprove that your prediction was correct?
- What prediction can you make about the outcome or solution of the story?
- How can you support your predictions using evidence from the text?
- Can you predict what will happen based on the character’s traits/virtues?
The Neighbors
Written and Illustrated by Einat Tsarfati
As a young girl climbs the 7 stories to her apartment building she tries to guess who is living behind each door. Children of all ages will enjoy predicting what they think will be behind each door based on the outside of the door.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. What do you think will happen first by looking at the pictures? What do you think is going to be behind each door?
Teachable Moments: #predictions #wonder #curiosity
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Written by Karen Beaumont
Illustrated by David Catrow
A child is caught painting everything in the house he gets his paint taken away. Children of all ages will enjoy predicting what he is going to paint next based on the rhyme and rhythm of the book.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. What do you think will happen first by looking at the pictures? What do you think is going to happen next by using your rhyming skills?
Teachable Moments: #predictions #cleanliness #selfcontrol #selfdiscpline #orderliness #joyfulness
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Written and Illustrated by Leo Timmers
Arnold the Elephant is caught in a storm and uses his resourcefulness to make the best out of the situation. Children of all ages will enjoy predicting how Arnold is going to fix each situation.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. Why do you think it is called ‘Elephant Island”? Why do you think the Elephant is on the rock?
What do you think will happen first by looking at the pictures? What do you think is going to happen next by looking at the pictures?
Teachable Moments: #predictions #resourcefulness #purposefulness #joyfulness #community #creativity
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Written and Illustrated by Gianna Marino
Rabbit and Owl compete over whose house will be the tallest. Kids of all ages will enjoy using their prior knowledge on building and weather to guess what will happen next.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. Why do you think it is called “Too Tall Houses”? What do you think is going to happen next by looking at the pictures? What prediction can you make based on what you know about the characters so far? What prediction can you make about the outcome or solution of the story? How will Owl and Rabbit solve their problem?
Teachable Moments: #predictions #conflictresolution #friendship #balance #yinyang
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Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
Duck decides one day to ride a bike. He shows his skills to the other animals. When a group of kids leaves their bikes outside, what will the animals do now? Lower primary school students will enjoy predicting the end of the story.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. Why do you think it has a picture of a duck on a bike? What do you think is going to happen next by looking at the pictures? What prediction can you make about the outcome or solution of the story? How will the story end?
Teachable Moments: #prediction #friendship #determination
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Written and Illustrated by Marion Arbona
This wordless picture book enchants young readers as it follows a little girl’s imagination on her walk home, wondering what is behind each window. Children of all ages will enjoy predicting what they think will be behind each window.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. What do you think will happen first by looking at the pictures? What do you think is going to be behind each window?
Teachable Moments: #prediction #curiosity #wonder #imagination
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Written and Illustrated by Dan Santat
Beekle is an imaginary friend who does not give up on finding his perfect match. Children of all ages will enjoy predicting what happens next on Beekle’s journey to find his best friend.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. What do you think is going to happen next by looking at the pictures? What prediction can you make about the outcome or solution of the story? How will the story end?
Teachable Moments: #predictions #resilience #change #imagination #friendship #courage #belonging #acceptance
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Written and Illustrated by Pamela Allen
One day a group of animals decides to go for a boat ride in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? Lower primary school students will enjoy predicting who sank the boat.
Look at this book. Think about what it might be about. What do you think is going to happen next by looking at the pictures? What prediction can you make about the outcome or solution of the story? How will the story end? Who sank the boat?
Teachable Moments: #predictions #friendship
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