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As we read, we naturally make predictions (guesses) about things like what is going to happen next or what does this word mean.

We use clues in what we have already read to make these predictions. These clues are called context.

In this Teacher Talk, Mrs Shaukat demonstrates how context can help you make predictions about what you read. Watch, listen carefully and join in with the activities.

When you are making predictions about a story, think about the characters, the setting and the plot.

Ask yourself questions like:

• What is happening?
• Why did he do that?
• Will that be important later in the plot?
• I wonder why that has happened now?

Top tip!

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

Stay true to what you know and don’t let your imagination run away with you!

Read the extracts in the ‘Unfamiliar words’ worksheet. They use some very unusual vocabulary that you probably don’t know.

Use clues from the context to predict what the words in bold mean.

Write out your predictions in full sentences.

You can check your answers using this

Choose one of the extracts from Activity 1.

Write the next three sentences of the story, using the context to predict what might happen next.

Remember, look at the other sentences in the extract for clues about what might happen and make sure your prediction seems realistic for that story.

Watch this video and follow the story closely. You could turn on the subtitles and read along.

It tells the first part of a legend called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight which is set in Camelot at Christmas. King Arthur and his court are celebrating, but the festivities are about to be interrupted…

Pause the video at 3 minutes and 10 seconds in.

When you’ve paused the video, answer the question below.

What do you think will happen next?

Write down your prediction.

Now watch to the end of the Sir Gawain and the Green Knight clip.

What do you think will happen next?

Continue the story by writing the next paragraph (about 8 to 10 sentences).

Think about the title of this legend. Who is Sir Gawain and why haven’t we met him yet?

You could watch episode two to find out if your prediction was correct!