Introduction
Welcome! We have come to the time of the year where we review what we have learned and apply it. You will apply your first two strategies today. GET READY, GET SET, GO!
STRATEGY 1: PREDICTION
1. What does it mean to predict?
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STRATEGY 2: INFERENCE
2. What is an inference?
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Task
Directions:
Look at the picture below. If it was the front cover of a book, what do you predict this book would be about. Make a prediction on what it is about. Remember to use one of the prompts you were taught. Next, use the Visual Thinking Strategy (VTS) you were taught. Answer these questions, "What's going on in this picture?", "What do you see that makes you see that?", and "What more can you find?"
PART A. Answer the questions below in complete sentences and using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
1. What do you predict this picture is about?
2. What is going on in this picture?
3. What do you see that makes you see that?
4. What more can you find?
PART B. Look at the picture below and use inferencing to answer the questions.
5. What season is it? Spring, Winter, Summer, Fall.
6. What time of day is it? Morning, midnight, or noon.
7. Why do the trees look that way? They are dying, they are blooming, or a storm covered them with ice and snow.
8. How would your footsteps sound if you were to walk on the ground? Squish, slurp. or crunch.
9. Pick one of your answers from one of the above questions and explain your answer.
Process
Self-Reflection
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What are some things you are concerned about when it comes to end of year testing?
- Do you feel comfortable and able to apply the two strategies (prediction and inference) that you have studied for?
- What are some things you feel that you need to work on more in reading to be prepared for the test?
Evaluation
Go to your Freckle account and do the assigned assignments that are related to these strategies. Then login to your Edmentum account for more practice on assigned assignments. Due Thursday!
Conclusion
You have completed your assessment of two strategies. You have gone through part of the process of applying meaningful reading strategies to help you comprehend texts that you read. You should be very proud of yourself! Check back Monday for two more strategies. You are almost prepared for End of Year Testing!
