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	Federal Way Public Schools

Comprehension
Lesson 13

Making Inferences or Predictions

Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples 1 | 2 | 3 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 > Self Check

Self Check:

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Yes	No		Question
		1.	Are you actively thinking as you read, finding places in the article where you can make inferences or predictions?
		2.	Can you identify the details from the article that helped you make a smart guess or draw a conclusion?
		3.	Can you explain how you figured out the conclusions you made from the clues in the article?
		4.	Do you revise your predictions or inferences as you continue reading?
		5.	Do your inferences, conclusions, and predictions make sense from beginning to end of the article?
		6.	Do you feel confident in making inferences and predictions when reading an article? How about drawing conclusions?
		7.	Will you be able to use the skills of making inferences or predictions in other articles you read in class, or independently?
		8.	Is it getting easier to write a short answer and include all the parts? Are you feeling good about your skill at evaluating your own writing?

What are a couple tips that help you to make an educated guess, inference, or prediction from an article?

Why do you think it is important to be able to draw conclusions when you read?

At the beginning of this lesson there were some objectives listed, or skills you were going to practice and learn. Check each skill you have accomplished:

	Review the meaning of an inference and a prediction,
	Identify reading strategies to help make inferences and predictions,
	Practice making inferences and drawing conclusions from informational passages,
	Practice making predictions from informational passages,
	Score and evaluate your answers.

Now, write the score you earned on the items you just practiced. (*1 point for a correct answer.)

Item		Possible Score	My Score Was:
1.	Multiple Choice - inference, conclusion from article: Big Ben vs. Counterfeiters	1*
2.	Short Answer - inference from news article: Roberts wrestles to bronze	2, 1, or 0
3.	Short Answer - prediction from article: Dogs and People	2, 1, or 0
TOTAL: (5 possible)

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills. Maybe there was a section in your information reading this week, in science for example, where you were able to make a prediction or inference based on clues in the passage. Tell me about it.

Reflect on your learning:

Think for a few minutes about what you learned in this lesson. How do you think you are a stronger reader now? What are some tools you have to help you make predictions or inferences? What new skills do you have to help you understand what you read? What do you still need to work on? Write a note about how smart you are!!

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