Predict Before You Read
Predict a text's likely explanation from its heading and visual, then revise the prediction after reading.
Worked model: Predict Before You Read
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- 1Predict a text's likely explanation from its heading and visual, then revise the prediction after reading
- 2State what is expected next, using will, may or is likely to appropriately
- 3Give the pattern or mechanism that supports the prediction
- 4Name one condition or new result that would weaken it
From the heading “Why rivers flood” and a floodplain image, predict an explanation about rainfall or land use. Read to decide which prediction the text supports and revise one that it does not.
Teach the move
Prepare · 5 minutes
Provide a visible pattern and identify conditions that may affect continuation.
- 1
Predict a text's likely explanation from its heading and visual, then revise the prediction after reading.
- 2
State what is expected next, using will, may or is likely to appropriately.
- 3
Give the pattern or mechanism that supports the prediction.
- 4
Name one condition or new result that would weaken it.
EAL upgrade
Remove the sentence opening but require an expectation, reason and condition.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Provide a visible pattern and identify conditions that may affect continuation.
Predict a text's likely explanation from its heading and visual, then revise the prediction after reading. State what is expected next, using will, may or is likely to appropriately.
Alter one condition and ask whether the prediction still holds.
Remove the sentence opening but require an expectation, reason and condition.
What to look for
Alter one condition and ask whether the prediction still holds.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: Predict a text's likely explanation from its heading and visual, then revise the prediction after reading.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Maths: extend a sequence with a stated rule. Humanities: make a cautious forecast from evidence, not a certainty.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.