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Thoughtful readers use **relevant prior knowledge** to **predict** when reading, forming hypotheses about what might occur next. When reading they bring knowledge from life experiences and knowledge about the text, and form predictions based on this prior knowledge before and during reading.
 * Thoughtful readers often read the front and back covers or skim a text, and form predictions about what might occur.
 * They compare their predictions with ideas in the text, and they evaluate and modify their predictions as necessary.
 * They reflect on their predictions and what they have read, and may review their knowledge base to construct new understandings.


 * Reference: Di Snowball - Reading Comprehension Strategies Years 5-8 **