Read with a Purpose

Set a reason for reading, predict, and check predictions.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 7

Good readers know why they're reading. We read stories to enjoy them. We read facts to learn. We read steps to find out how to do something.
Good readers also make predictions. A prediction is a smart guess about what will happen next, using clues from the text.
Read this story. Stop at the dots and think: what will happen next?
Clues: Pepper is muddy, the back door is open, and the carpet is clean and white. I predict Pepper will run inside and make a mess!
After you predict, keep reading to check. Were you right? Changing your guess is smart too!

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

2.P.EICC.3.a — Establish a purpose and set goals for reading, monitor comprehension, and adjust as needed.
2.P.EICC.3.e — Make and track predictions about the events and information likely to come next.