Let's solve each of the three reading comprehension prediction tasks step by step, using evidence from the text to support our predictions.
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1. Zina lives near the community center where there is a swimming pool with a slide. I just saw her walking down the street with a towel and goggles with two friends.
My Prediction:
Zina and her friends are going to go swimming at the community center.
Evidence:
- Zina lives near the community center that has a swimming pool.
- She is carrying a towel and goggles—items typically used for swimming.
- She is walking with two friends, suggesting they are going somewhere together, likely the pool.
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✔ Why this makes sense: The combination of location (near a pool), objects (towel and goggles), and companionship strongly suggests they are headed to swim.
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2. Jamie had skipped lunch to go to a student council meeting. His stomach grumbled all through science class and on the bus after school. When he got home, he darted through the door and dropped his backpack.
My Prediction:
Jamie is going to eat something right away, probably a snack or dinner, because he’s very hungry.
Evidence:
- He skipped lunch, so he hasn’t eaten since morning.
- His stomach "grumbled" during science class and on the bus—this shows he’s hungry.
- He “darted” through the door and dropped his backpack—this sudden, urgent action suggests he’s in a rush, possibly to get food.
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✔ Why this makes sense: Hunger cues (grumbling stomach) and rushed behavior point to him wanting to eat immediately.
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3. Mrs. Brown is a great teacher. She wants all her students to succeed. There are three students who did poorly on the last math test. She checked her schedule and asked the three students if they have any time to meet after school.
My Prediction:
Mrs. Brown will offer extra help to the three students after school to help them improve in math.
Evidence:
- She is described as a "great teacher" who "wants all her students to succeed."
- She noticed three students did poorly on the test.
- She checked her schedule and asked them if they can meet after school—this indicates she plans to work with them.
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✔ Why this makes sense: Her concern for student success and proactive steps (checking schedule, asking about availability) suggest she will provide tutoring or support.
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✔ Summary of Predictions:
| Paragraph | Prediction | Evidence |
|---------|------------|--------|
| 1 | Zina and her friends will go swimming. | She has a towel and goggles; lives near a pool. |
| 2 | Jamie will eat something soon. | He skipped lunch, stomach grumbled, rushed home. |
| 3 | Mrs. Brown will give extra help to struggling students. | She cares about success and arranged a meeting. |
These predictions are logical guesses based on clues in the text—perfect for practicing
reading comprehension and making predictions!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of predictions worksheet 3rd grade.
