Making Predictions in Nonfiction
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on developing skills in making and confirming predictions while reading nonfiction texts.
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Making Predictions in Nonfiction
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Read each question and passage carefully. Use your knowledge of nonfiction texts to make predictions about the content. Then, answer the questions based on your predictions and the provided information.
1. What does it mean to make a prediction when reading a nonfiction text?
2. Which of the following is NOT a good clue to help you make predictions in a nonfiction text?
The title and headings
Pictures and captions
The author's favorite color
The introduction or first paragraph
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The Marvels of Migration
Every year, millions of animals embark on incredible journeys across continents, oceans, and skies. This phenomenon, known as migration, is a vital part of their life cycle, driven by the need to find food, breed, or escape harsh weather conditions. From tiny monarch butterflies fluttering thousands of miles to massive humpback whales swimming vast distances, the animal kingdom is full of astonishing examples of migratory behavior. Scientists study these patterns to understand more about animal survival and the delicate balance of ecosystems.
3. Based on the title and the first paragraph, I predict this article will mainly discuss .
4. I predict that later in the article, the author might provide specific examples of .
5. After reading the passage, did your predictions in questions 3 and 4 seem accurate? Explain why or why not, referencing details from the text.
6. It is only important to make predictions before you start reading a nonfiction text.
True
False
7. Making predictions helps you stay engaged and understand nonfiction texts better.
True
False