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If you see dark storm clouds rolling in and hear thunder, you grab an umbrella before stepping outside.
You just made a prediction—a smart guess about what will happen next based on evidence and what you already know.
The Prediction Cycle
A good prediction is never a random wild guess. It combines text clues with your own background knowledge.
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As you read, you keep testing your guess against new facts to see if it still holds true.
So what happens when the author drops a brand new surprise on the next page?
Story Clues in Action
Let's read a mystery story in two parts and watch how our prediction changes.
Part 1: "Maya heard quiet scratching inside a cardboard box on the porch. A tiny, soft pink nose poked through a torn corner."
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Based on the pink nose and soft scratching, guessing a lost kitten is a great initial prediction.
Part 2: "Maya lifted the box lid. Out scrambled a creature with shiny green scales, webbed toes, and a pink snout chewing on a river weed."