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Predicting Non-Fiction

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10 questions
As A Snake Grows

When you get bigger, your whole body grows, including your skin. When a snake gets bigger, its skin does not grown. A snake has to grow new skin each time it gets larger. When a snake is ready for its new skin, it must first shed the old skin. A snake will usually crawl between a narrow, or tight, place. This will help the old skin come off. Once the old skin is off, The new skin underneath can be seen.
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A snake crawls into a small space between two rocks. What will probably happen next?

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Predict what will happen when a snake grows to be as large as it will ever be.

Owls

Owls are large birds. Owls sleep during the day and are awake during the night. Owls like to live in tall trees or
barns. Owls are different from other birds. Owls do not look for worms or berries to eat. Owls are called birds of
prey. This means that owls hunt for their food. Owls like to eat small animals. They are carnivores.
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What would an owl dow the next time it was hungry?

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Which detail from the story helps you make your prediction about what owls eat?

Spending Time With Books

Anna and Will went to the library. "I want to find a book about planes," said Will.
"I want to find a book about panda bears," said Anna. The two friends went to look for their
books. Will was reading about jets when he saw Anna standing by a large bookcase. Her head was
down and she wasn't holding any books. "Did you find your book?" asked Will. "No," said Anna.
"I can't find any books about panda bears." "There's a woman behind the desk over there. Why don't
you ask her to help you," said will.
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What do you think will happen next?

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Where did you find clues to help you make your prediction?

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Which word has the same vowel sound as toe?

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Which two words are homophones?

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What is the root word of unbelievable?

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The ballerina was very graceful as she danced across the stage.
What is the antonym of graceful?