English as a Second Language — Grade 6

Predict Before You Read

Use titles, tasks, and clues to anticipate a text.

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Read each title and clue, then write what you expect the text to be about.

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You know that gardens need water, sunlight, and care. The title is "A Garden at School." What will the text most likely explain?
2
The title is "A Note in the Locker." The preview says, "Sam reads the note twice, then takes the blue folder instead of his lunch bag." What is the note most likely asking Sam to do?
3
The title is "A Storm at the Game." The task is to find out how the team responds to bad weather. What do you expect the text to describe?

Choose a phrase from the word bank to complete each prediction.

Word bank

why the trail cannot be usedhow seeds grow into foodcaring for an animal

4
The title "A New Class Pet" suggests that the text will be about .
5
The task is to find out why the trail is closed. The preview says, "A tree blocks the path after last night’s wind." I predict the text will explain .
6
The title is "From Seed to Salad." The task is to follow the steps. I expect the text to describe .

Read the title, task, or preview and choose the most likely prediction.

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Title: "The Empty Bird Feeder." Preview: "No seeds are left. Feathers lie under the feeder." What will the text most likely explain?
AWhy the seeds are gone from the feeder
BHow to build a nest in a tree
CWhy birds cannot fly in winter
8
Title: "Lights Out at the Museum." The task is to find out what visitors do when the power fails. The preview says, "The guide opens a small flashlight and asks everyone to stay together." What will the text most likely describe?
AHow the guide helps visitors move safely
BHow the museum chooses new paintings
CWhy the visitors came to the museum
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Title: "A Cooler Way to Travel." The task is to compare two ways to get to school. The preview says, "One student walks. Another rides a bus. Both arrive before 8:30." What will the text most likely compare?
AWalking and riding a bus to school
BTwo school subjects that students enjoy
CThe morning routines of two teachers

Challenge

Choose the prediction that best combines the title, the task, and the preview.

Title: "The Last Piece." Reading task: find out how a team finishes a model bridge. Preview: "The bridge still wobbles. Leo checks the plan and asks Nina for the shortest wooden strip." Which prediction is best supported?
AThe text will show how the team chooses a piece to make the bridge stable.
BThe text will explain why Leo wants to build a toy boat.
CThe text will describe how the team wins an art contest.