Making Predictions When Reading

This is Pip. She can see into the future to predict what might happen
next. Can you predict like Pip? Try these strategies to help you.

Think about other stories

Think about the pictures
Look carefully for clues
in the illustrations
throughout the story.
Compare this story to others
that are similar. What happened
in those stories?
Think about the title
What is the name or title of
this story? Does this tell you
anything important about
what might happen?

Think about what has

already happened

Think about the blurb Think back to the beginning

Search for new ideas in
the blurb on the back
cover of the book.
Think about yourself
of the story. Do you remember
anything that might help you What would you do if you
predict what’s coming? were in this situation?