Lesson 7: Memorize The Steps of the Prediction Strategy

Agenda: 5 mins Warm-up 20 mins Thinking Reading 40 mins CLUE Verbal Practice 20 mins Vocabulary 5 mins Wrap-Up

Personal Connection Write about a time that you felt like no one believed in you and you started not believing in yourself. What did you do to help yourself in this situation? Who else helped you during this situation? Write until I tell you the warm-up is over.

Warm-Up Write at least ½ pagae that describes how reading “Hatchett” helped Darell change his life. Make sure you also include at least four sentences that tell about a thing in your life you would like to change and how you will do it. You Only Have 10 Minutes – No Longer – Will Be Graded

Word: exclusive P: ex: out of, from R: clus: to close S: ive: causing, making Definition: not divided or shared Other words: ex clus ive Sentences: The network claimed to have an exclusive interview with the movie star. Created by: Tina Dixon

Word: recognize P: re: again, back R: cogn: know S: ize: to make Definition: to identify from knowledge Other words: re cogn ize Sentences: “Do you recognize me?” her friend asked after getting her hair cut. Created by: Tina Dixon

Word: democracy P: none R: demo: people S: cracy: government, rule Definition: government by the people Other words: demo cracy Sentences: In a democracy, the president is elected by the people of the country. Created by: Tina Dixon

In order to use the whole Prediction Strategy smoothly and automatically, we must be able to quickly say each step of the strategy. Today we will talk about what we do in each step and why. We will also practice naming all of the steps and take a short quiz on the steps.

Rapid Fire Verbal Rehearsal When I point to you, I want you to name the next step of the strategy as quickly as you can. Try not to look at the whiteboard. You can look at the whiteboard if you need to, but try to not look at the whiteboard too much because I am going to take it away soon. Instead, use the mnemonic device, CLUE, and your own memory.

Numbered Heads Together Group Work – number off 1 through 3 or 4. You will now work in groups to answer questions about the strategy. I will ask a question and you will put your heads together to come up with an answer. You will have 10 – 15 seconds. When I call your number, stand up and share your answer. Verbal Practice Questions What is the major purpose of the Prediction Strategy? 2. To what kinds of reading materials might you apply this strategy? 3. Very briefly, what are you doing as you use the Prediction Strategy? 4. Why is this helpful? 5. In your own words, tell me what you are to do as you use the Prediction Strategy. What are the steps? 6. When do you actually begin to read a passage? 7. How many times do you actually do the “Examine the Reading Step”? What’s the mnemonic device for remembering the steps of the Prediction Strategy? What are the 4 types of clues you look for? What are the 2 things you can do to link to prior knowledge? What do you actually do during the “Examine the Reading Step”?

Your Turn Now you can review the strategy on your own. You will have to be able to do the following in your own words: Explain the whole strategy in your own words (tell what it is and what it is used for). Name and explain all of the steps on a written quiz. (Use your outline to help you review)

Verbal Practice Written Quiz

Lesson 7: CLUE – Putting It All Together Now that you have demonstrated that you know the individual steps of the Prediction Strategy and how to use them, we’ll practice using all of the steps together. We’ll also start using the strategy to answer questions about a passage. Before we do, though, let’s quickly review the strategy.”

Tells us what the passage might be about. What do the clues suggest and what do I already know? Jogs your memory about what you already know. Start reading. Look for clues, link to prior knowledge, make a new prediction. Repeat.

Excellent! All of the steps of the strategy will help you understand the material you read, whether it is material you need for a job or to prepare for a test or to just enjoy. In short, this strategy will significantly improve your proficiency as a reader. And, as we’ve discussed in the past, becoming a proficient reader will allow you to attain your goals.

Score Sheet for the “CLUE” Steps