01 Prediction Guide
01 Prediction Guide
Standards
Literacy Standard(s):
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and
analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective
summary of the text.
Literacy objectives: SWBAT write a short 3-5 sentence paragraph detailing their
predictions about the possible theme of the novel using specific evidence to support
their ideas.
Academic vocabulary:
Tier II (General) discuss, interpret, analyze, explain
Tier III (Domain specific) theme, audience
Buehl, D. (2014). Classroom strategies for interactive learning (4th ed,), Newark, DE:
International Reading Association, 61-63.
Assessment: How will you know if students met your objectives?
Formative oral assessment will occur through a verbal discussion between students and
their neighboring colleague, as well as presenting to the class, to discuss their predictions
based off their understanding and interpretation of the title page of the novel. Students will
then share their interpretations of the cover image to the class and provide evidence as to
how they made such predictions.
Summative assessment will occur after students have had enough time to discuss their
findings with a partner and track their answers on a written document. Students will have
to turn in their responses at the end of class to check their understanding and receive
credit for their work.
15 The teacher introduces the novel by Students begin analyzing the cover of the
stating it will be part of a unit and will be novel, title, images, back panel, etc., to
used for several class meetings. She then begin making evidence-based predictions.
tells student about their first task which is Students cannot begin reading the book or
to analyze the cover and back panel. looking inside the pages of the book. Their
Students should be looking at the title of predictions will be written down on the
the book, the image on the cover, the prediction guide handout to share to the
author, the summary of the back on the class. Students will write down predictions
back, and anything else which they and what evidence did they use to make
believe may be relevant information for their predictions.
them. Students must then make
educated predictions of the novel using
their analysis of the 2 panels of the book.
They must write down their answer
5 After students have completed writing Students will discuss with their
their predictions of the text, the teacher partner/neighbor which prediction they
will get the class back on the same track made and why. Students can discuss why
and begin transitioning into the next they feel it would happen in the novel,
discussion. The teacher tells students to they can agree or disagree on predictions,
turn to a partner and discuss some of the or add on to their partners during this
predictions they have made. They can time.
compare with a partner, see if there were
similar predictions, but must use
reasoning and evidence to back up their
predictions (predictions have to seem
possible).
Differentiation:
English learners: English learners can be given a translation of the title in their
native language to begin their predictions. Students may also work in groups to
complete the assignment.
Striving readers: Striving readers can also work with others to complete the
assignment. Title and hand out can be broken down for easier understanding.
Students with special needs: Students with special needs can work with other
students to complete assignment. Any assistive tools to make the assignment easier
will be made available.
Advanced students: Advanced students can complete the assignment using the
cover, back summary, and the first chapter of the book.
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Prediction Guide Template
Before we start the unit and read, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, we will analyze
the cover and create as many predictions as possible. These ideas have to be something
believable or reasonable and must be backed with evidence. Feel free to look at the image,
the title, the authors name, and back panel to make predictions. Place any predictions in the
section below.
Predictions: