Making Predictions
Define what it means to make a prediction in a story.
To guess what will happen next based on clues and prior knowledge)
What is a conclusion?
A decision or judgment made by reading between the lines
Define a "Main Idea"
What the text is mostly or mainly about
What does it mean to summarize a story?
To retell the main events of a text in a short, brief way
What is a reader's "Schema"?
Your background knowledge and past life experiences
True or False: A prediction is just a wild guess with no proof.
(Ans: False)
If a character carries an umbrella and wears boots, what can you conclude about the weather?
It is raining
Where do you usually find the main idea inside a paragraph?
In the topic sentence - often at the beginning or end
What does the letter 'W' stand for in the 'SWBST' summary chart?
Wanted
What does it mean to learn "vicariously" from a book selection?
To learn a lesson from watching or reading about another person's actions
What two things do you combine to make a smart prediction?
Story clues and your own schema/background knowledge
How is drawing a conclusion different from a direct detail?
A conclusion is unstated; you must figure it out yourself
What do we call the smaller sentences that provide proof for the main idea?
Supporting details
What does the letter 'B' stand for in the 'SWBST' summary acronym?
But - representing the primary conflict
What kind of connection are you making when you match a story event to a real global news trend?
Text-to-World connection
Why do we look at illustrations or title headers before reading?
To make early predictions about the story's topic
If a reader analyzes a character's diary habits to figure out their secret traits, what skill is used?
Drawing conclusions
True or False: A paragraph can have three different main ideas.
False
True or False: A good summary must include every single word and character color from the text.
False
What kind of connection is made when a story scene reminds you of your own family habits?
Text-to-Self connection
What strategy are you using when you guess how a main conflict will end?
Making a prediction / predicting endings
What reading strategy requires looking at specific evidence to uncover an unstated fact?
Drawing a conclusion)
How does finding the main idea differ from finding the theme?
Main idea is what the text is about; theme is the deeper lesson about life
What are the five structural steps used to build a basic plot summary?
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then)
Why is linking text elements to your schema useful?
It helps you understand character motives and remember lessons better)