Thursday

Reading

RIC

R - What things couldn't Billy Edwards do?

I - How might Billy have felt when he couldn't get 10 out of 10 on his mental maths test? Why?

C - Read the sentence which includes commas in a list?

Thursday 9th January 2025

LC: To predict what might happen from details stated.

REMEMBER...

A prediction isn’t what you want to happen next, it’s what you think will happen next, based on the story.

Whole Class

Captain Feather was the leader of a pirate ship, but his most trusted companion was a brave parrot named Polly. Polly had always helped Captain Feather on his adventures, flying high above the ship and watching for danger. One day, while sailing near a mysterious island, Polly spotted something strange on the shore—a giant, glowing treasure chest.

What do you think will happen when Captain Feather and Polly reach the island?

I predict...

Independent

1. Ben had heard stories about the dragon who lived in the mountains, and many people said he was fierce and dangerous. But one day, Ben decided he would go and meet the dragon to see if the stories were true. When he reached the dragon’s cave, the dragon was asleep. Ben tiptoed inside, but as he stepped closer, the dragon’s eyes suddenly opened.

What do you think the dragon will do when it wakes up?

I predict the dragon will...

How will Ben react to the dragon’s behaviour?

I predict Ben will...

2. Lucy was walking through the dark forest when she heard a strange sound behind her. She turned around quickly, but there was nothing there. The wind rustled the leaves, and she felt a chill run down her spine. “What was that?” she whispered to herself.

What do you predict will happen next?

I predict...