Lesson 17: Making and Confirming Predictions

In order to make, correct, and confirm predictions, note the following:
* the author and title of the selection
* any text features in nonfiction, such as maps, charts, or photographs
* any genre characteristics that can define certain kinds of writing mysteries, for example, often feature red herrings, or clues that are intended to be misleading science fiction often uses principles of real science, which can help readers in making predictions
* in fiction, any aspects of the setting that might influence a character’s actions
* what motivates a character into feeling a certain way or taking a specific action

To make, correct, and confirm predictions, using the following questions as a guide:
* What do I know about the author of this text?
* What can I predict based on my knowledge of the author’s work?
* Does the title of the text offer any clues to help make predictions? What are they?
* Which text features might help me make predictions?
* What can I expect, given the genre characteristics of this text?
* How can I use a character’s motivations, feelings, and actions to help make predictions?
* What information have I come across that confirms my prediction?
* What kind of information in the text might contradict, or challenge, my prediction?
* How should I modify my prediction in light of this new information?

CCSS: RL.7.10?
Application:
CCSS: RL.7.1, RL.7.10; SL.7.1.A, SL.7.1.C, SL.7.2; ?L.7.6

DOK 2, 3, 4

Text Chunking
Guiding Questions
Sentence Starters & Response Frames
Small Group Support
Graphic Organizers
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Think-a-Louds

Quiz questions, Open-Ended Response Questions, Discussion and Notes

StudySync Skill Lesson on: Making and Confirming Predictions