MAP 2nd Grade Reading
MAP 2nd Grade Reading helps second graders develop essential reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary to become confident readers.
Advanced Topics
Making Predictions
Guess What Happens Next
Making predictions is using clues from the story and what you already know to guess what might happen next.
How to Make Predictions
- Look at the title and pictures before you read.
- Think about what has already happened in the story.
- Ask yourself, "What do I think will happen next?"
Checking Predictions
As you read, see if your guess was right. It’s okay if you were wrong—you can make a new prediction!
Why Predict?
Predicting keeps your brain active and makes reading more exciting.
Examples
Seeing a dog hide his bone and guessing he will dig it up later.
Reading that it’s cloudy and guessing it might rain in the story.
In a Nutshell
Making predictions is guessing what will happen next using clues.