Making Simple Predictions
Students will make simple predictions about what will happen next in a story based on clues.
Key Questions
- Explain what clues in the story help you make a prediction.
- Predict the next event in a story and justify your reasoning.
- Compare your prediction with what actually happened in the story.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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