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Making Predictions Graphic Organiser Pack

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    Updated:  01 Feb 2025

Enhance reading comprehension by using these Making Predictions Graphic Organiser templates in your classroom.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 6

Curriculum

  • VC2E3LY10

    Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to analyse texts by drawing on a growing knowledge of context, text structures and language features to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making predictions about a text, drawing on knowledge of the topic, subject-specific vocabulary and experience of texts on the same topic</li> <li>identifying important ideas, events or details in texts</li> <li>learning new content from reading and listening, and asking questions to expand understanding</li> <li>comparing and contrasting how different texts present similar ideas or information</li> <li>drawing inferences, using evidence from the text and prior knowledge and experience; for example, making predictions about a character's likely actions or about the content of tabbed pages on a website</li> <li>determining the relevance of a text for a particular task</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY09

    Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to expand topic knowledge and ideas, and begin to evaluate texts to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making connections between information in print, images and sound</li> <li>reading or listening for key topic-specific vocabulary words to build understanding</li> <li>reading or listening to interpret the main idea and supporting ideas</li> <li>identifying evidence and reasoning used by authors to support points or arguments</li> <li>applying self-monitoring strategies such as re-reading, pausing and questioning, and self-correction strategies such as confirming and cross-checking</li> <li>connecting the use of colours, images, symbols and patterns in texts by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators</li> <li>evaluating an author’s use of evidence to support arguments</li> </ul>

  • VC2E5LY09

    Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, to evaluate information and ideas to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>summarising ideas and information to determine the main idea of a text</li> <li>using research skills, including identifying research purpose; locating texts; gathering and organising information; evaluating relative value; evaluating the accuracy and currency of print and digital sources; and summarising information from several sources</li> <li>comparing texts on the same topic to identify similarities and differences in the ideas or information included</li> </ul>

  • VC2E6LY08

    Use comprehension strategies, such as visualising, predicting, connecting, summarising, monitoring and questioning, and connect and compare ideas from a variety of sources to build literal and inferred meanings <ul> <li>making connections between the text and their own experiences or other texts</li> <li>making connections between information in print and images</li> <li>using prior knowledge and textual information to make inferences</li> <li>asking and answering questions</li> <li>using graphic organisers to visualise connections, categories and hierarchies of information</li> <li>summarising a text or part of a text</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Making Predictions Graphic Organiser Pack

  • Updated

    Updated:  01 Feb 2025

Enhance reading comprehension by using these Making Predictions Graphic Organiser templates in your classroom.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 6

Enhance reading comprehension by using these Making Predictions Graphic Organiser templates in your classroom.

Making Predictions Graphic Organiser – A Fun and Engaging Reading Tool

These making predictions graphic organiser templates have been created to help students actively think about text clues and anticipate story outcomes.

Making predictions supports comprehension by requiring students to connect prior knowledge with new information. These fun and exciting templates guide students on this journey. 

Features of These Prediction Templates for Reading 

These templates are designed in a simple format with clear sections for initial predictions, text clues, and revised predictions. They are in the perfect layout to support students in the Early years classroom with scaffolded prompts on each graphic organiser template. The digital format for interactive use on templates and smart boards allows teachers to easily demonstrate how to use the template before students do it themselves. 

The templates have been created so that they can work with picture books, short stories, and informational texts and are adaptable for independent practice, small groups, or whole-class discussions.

How to Use This Graphic Organiser for Making Predictions

You can easily use this graphic organiser for making predictions in the classroom following a simple process:

  • Introduce the concept of predictions – explain how readers use clues to anticipate what will happen next.
  • Guide your students through the organizer they will be using demonstrating filling out the sections with a familiar story.
  • Encourage independent practice and have students use the template during read-aloud sessions, guided reading or literacy centers. 

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This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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