Predictions Questions for Reading Flashcards – A Powerful Tool for Teaching Predictions

Use these Predictions Questions for Reading to help students make predictions while reading. Making predictions is a key reading strategy that helps students think critically and engage deeply with a text. By asking the right questions before, during, and after reading, students learn to:

• Anticipate what might happen based on text clues and prior knowledge.
• Adjust their predictions as they gather more information.
• Develop stronger comprehension and analytical skills.

Predictions Questions for Reading Flashcards provide structured, thought-provoking prompts to guide students in this process, making it easier to teach making predictions during reading in an interactive and engaging way.

How to Teach Making Predictions During Reading

These flashcards serve as a scaffolded approach to helping students develop strong prediction skills at different stages of reading.

Before Reading – Activating Prior Knowledge

• Encourage students to examine the title, cover, and illustrations.
• Use flashcards with questions like: “What do you think this story will be about?” or “What clues from the title help you predict the plot?”

During Reading – Revising Predictions

• Have students pause at key points to reassess their predictions.
• Use prompts such as: “Based on what has happened so far, what do you think will happen next?”

After Reading – Evaluating Predictions

• Guide students to reflect on their predictions and compare them with the actual outcome.
• Use flashcards with questions like: “Was your prediction correct? What clues helped you make your prediction?”

Download and Get Your Predictions Questions for Reading Flashcards Today

Use the dropdown menu to get this list of predictions questions to choose between the easy to print PDF version or the editable Google Slide version.

This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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