Making Predictions (Part 1): “It’s about dolphins” is not enough!
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Mnemonics for Making Predictions with Info Texts – HIP, TELL, THIEVES
Posted on August 29, 2016A student glancing at a text and predicting “It is about dolphins” is just not good enough. This surface level prediction will not help them as much as an informed prediction, a prediction that will move them forward in comprehending big ideas in the text. This is an example of the kind of prediction we …Read more
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Do your students’ predictions ever feel superficial? Thoughtful, text-based predictions can make a big difference in students’ comprehension of complex informational sources but frequently our students only make shallow predictions – predictions that don’t offer much bang for their buck. For example, take a look at the two predictions below. Why would the second one …Read more