Fact/Opinion
Facts are known to be true and can be proved. True or False
True
We start our prediction with ...
I think, I predict and I guess
What are the 2 types of questions that can be asked?
Open ended, close-ended
Thick questions, thin questions
What is a summary?
something in short
Shiv Nadar School students are smart, happy and intelligent. Fact or Opinion
Opinion
How can we predict about a book?
By looking at the title or cover page
What are close-ended questions/ thin questions?
Answers which have a limited response
Name a few transition words.
first, next, then, after that, finally
It is easy to learn how to write your name.
Opinion
Can we make predictions during reading the story?
Yes, we can
What are open-ended questions?
Answered in a detailed way
Name the 3 parts of a summary.
Beginning, middle and end
Ice cream is kept cold in a freezer. Fact or Opinion
Fact
Terra put on her swimsuit. Next, she packed her towel and sand toys in a bag. Finally, she put on a hat and some sunscreen. Then she walked out the door. Where did Terra most likely go?
the beach
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean hungry, thirsty, or sleepy?
thirsty
What should we include in the beginning, middle and end?
Beginning - characters and setting
Middle - problem
End - solution
China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka are India's neighbours
Fact
How does prediction help us?
Predicting encourages us to actively think ahead and ask questions. It also allows us to understand the story better, make connections to what we are reading, and what we already know.
What is the strategy used to answer open-ended questions?
Point, evidence, explain
How is a summary different from the blurb?
Blurb: This is something that is supposed to promote a book in a positive way
Summary: A brief, concise analysis of the text - like a book review - saying what the book is about and important, key events.