Literature Discussion Prompts for Making Predictions

Topic: Making Predictions

Prompt 1:

Based on the title and cover of the book, what do you think will happen in the story? Why?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.1

Prompt 2:

What clues from the text can you use to predict what might happen next?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.1

Prompt 3:

How does the author use foreshadowing to give you hints about what might happen later in the story?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.5

Prompt 4:

What do you think will be the main conflict in the story? Why?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.1

Prompt 5:

Based on the character's actions and dialogue, what do you predict will be their ultimate goal in the story?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.3

Prompt 6:

What do you think will happen to the main character by the end of the story? Why?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.1

Prompt 7:

How does the setting of the story influence your predictions about what might happen?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.7

Prompt 8:

What do you think will be the major obstacle the main character will face? How do you think they will overcome it?

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Prompt 9:

Based on the author's writing style, what do you predict the tone or mood of the story will be?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.4

Prompt 10:

What do you think will be the turning point or climax of the story? Why?

Common Core State Standard: RL.6.1