Making Predictions Before, During, and After Bookmark Kit – A Handy Tool for Active Reading

These Making Predictions Before, During and After bookmarks help students to:

• Think critically about what might happen next.
• Use text clues and prior knowledge to make logical predictions.
• Adjust their predictions based on new information.

Making predictions is a powerful comprehension strategy that helps students engage with texts before reading, stay focused while reading, and reflect after reading.

Along with the printable bookmarks, there is a poster and checklist for students to utilise during whole class, small group or individual instruction and practice.

Engaging Short Story Prediction Activities with Bookmarks

Using bookmarks as part of story prediction activities makes learning interactive and engaging. Here are a few ways to incorporate them into your teaching:

Guided Reading Sessions

• Distribute bookmarks before reading and discuss students’ initial predictions.
• Pause at key points to have students revisit their bookmarks and adjust predictions.

Independent Reading Support

• Allow students to use bookmarks as a self-guided tool while reading independently.
• Encourage them to jot down their predictions on sticky notes or reading journals.

Pair and Share Discussions

• Have students compare their predictions with a partner before, during, and after reading.
• Promote critical thinking by discussing why predictions changed or stayed the same.

Download These Reading Bookmarks for Comprehension Today!

To download these reading bookmarks for comprehension use the dropdown menu to choose between the editable Google Slide version or the easy to print PDF version.

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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