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Lesson 3

Making Inferences and Predictions

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Example 4:

Instruction:

Now that you've examined several examples of inferences, let's work with making a prediction. Using the same story, "The Sixth Hurdle," we'll make a smart guess about what might happen in the story based on a careful reading and understanding of the characters and their actions. Here we go!

The Sixth Hurdle

Question:

The story ends just as the race begins. If the story continued, what do you think Speed would do next?

Remember:

Read the question before reading the passage.
Since this is not information the author gives you, consider what you know about:
- the character of Speed
- the theme or message of the story (No one can really beat you if you do your best.)
A reasonable prediction would be consistent with the story. It would not contradict anything in the story. It would make sense.

Think:

What are the key words in this question? (Speed, do next)

Which choices can you eliminate right away, and which are possibly correct answers?
Remember the "YES, NO, MAYBE" tool.

Multiple Choice Answers:

Yes	No	Maybe		Answers
			A.	Lose the race.
			B.	Knock over the sixth hurdle.
			C.	Run the best race of his life.
			D.	Finish in a tie with Quentin.

You are ready to try a couple by yourself aren't you? Let's do just that!

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