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Guide readers to think about what they are reading with a comprehension activity. Using John Steinbeck's The Pearl, learners predict what is coming, verify and judge their predictions, and analyze what they are reading more closely.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use with any novel or short story in which kids could use more practice relating to the text
- Have kids work together to make predictions at the beginning of each section
Classroom Considerations
- Explanation is vague and doesn't provide very many specific ways to apply the strategy to the novel
Pros
- A helpful strategy for learners of all levels
Cons
- None