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Reading

	Federal Way Public Schools

Comprehension
Lesson 3

Making Inferences and Predictions

Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 > Self Check

Self Check:

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Yes	No		Question
		1.	Are you actively thinking as you read, finding places in the story or poem where you can make inferences?
		2.	Can you identify the details from the story that helped you make a smart guess?
		3.	Can you explain how you figured out the predictions you made from the clues in the story?
		4.	Do you revise your predictions or inferences as you continue reading?
		5.	Do your inferences and predictions make sense from beginning to end of the story?
		6.	Do you feel confident in making inferences and predictions when reading a story?
		7.	Will you be able to use the skills of making inferences or predictions in other stories 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 or prediction from a poem or story?

Why do you think it is important to be able to make inferences or predictions 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 from reading passages,
	Practice making predictions from reading 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 from poem: My Fingers	1*
2.	Short Answer - prediction from story: You Can't Just Walk By	2, 1, or 0
3.	Multiple Choice - inference from editorial: When pennies make too little sense	1*
4.	Short Answer - inference from myth: Sky Woman	2, 1, or 0
5.	Multiple Choice - prediction from story: Left Hand, Right Hand	1*
TOTAL: (7 possible)

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills. What book are you currently reading? Write an inference or prediction found in or based on information in the last chapter you read. Include specific information from the text to support your inference or prediction.

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 educated guesses from a narrative passage? What new skills do you have to help you understand what you read? What do you still need to work on? Write a note to remind yourself how smart you are!!

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