Making and Confirming Predictions

Before reading the article, Jaya skimmed the title and image. Jaya predicted that the author believes that little is being done to slow the amount of space junk sent into orbit. Based on information in the excerpt, what would a corrected prediction most likely look like? Scientists are working on technological advancements that could reduce space junk. Increasing collisions in space make it impossible to decrease the amount of space junk. Low-tech balloons are the best solution to the buildup of excess space junk in orbit. Space engineers are working to push space junk into the atmosphere to burn up.

Scientists are working on technological advancements that could reduce space junk.

How do numbered lists provide clues about what is in a text? They signal studies, ideas, or trends referenced within a text. They provide information about people or places discussed in a text. They show the connection between related elements in a text. They give additional information about details associated with a text.

They show the connection between related elements in a text.

What is the final step in making a prediction about a nonfiction text? Use what you have learned from the text features and genre to make a prediction. Determine what you can learn based on the features and the structures found. Identify genre characteristics or clues. Look for any notable text features.

Use what you have learned from the text features and genre to make a prediction.

Which text features provide additional information about details in a text? subtitles footnotes and endnotes charts and graphs bulleted lists

footnotes and endnotes

Which text structure uses the signal words most and least? chronological order problem and solution cause and effect order of importance

order of importance

What is the first step in confirming and correcting predictions about a nonfiction text? searching for evidence that confirms the predictions looking for alternate information that corrects the predictions reading the text carefully with predictions in mind using new evidence to correct inaccurate predictions

reading the text carefully with predictions in mind

Which genre is best for learning about the atmospheric properties of the moon? instruction manual travel guide autobiography scientific text

scientific text

A student is reading an article titled "Bay Window Repair" and sees the signal words "first," "next," and "then." Based on these text features, what is the best prediction of what the article will be about? the order of importance in which the components of bay windows should be repaired cautionary stories about do-it-yourself window repair sequenced instructions for repairing bay windows the causes leading to the invention of windows and the ways they are repaired today

sequenced instructions for repairing bay windows

An informational pamphlet explains the new exhibits in an art museum. Which text feature would be most helpful for making a prediction about the exhibits? charts endnotes footnotes subheadings

subheadings

Before reading the text, Sachi predicted that more Americans support the space program now than in previous years. Which detail from the text best corrects Sachi's prediction? "Strong public support that the U.S. should continue to be at the vanguard of space exploration is widely shared across gender, educational and political groups." "Each generational group, for example, expresses nearly equal levels of strong support for continued U.S. space leadership—from Baby Boomer and older generations (71%) who lived through the 'Right Stuff' era that pioneered space exploration to Millennials (70%) who grew up during the space shuttle program." "The findings—support for the U.S. being at the forefront of space exploration and the perception that the space station has been a good investment—are broadly consistent with previous Pew Research Center surveys, which used somewhat different wording and polling methods." "While the ISS has proven to be an enduring legacy of the U.S. space program, it is also emblematic of changing times."

(got wrong but the answer is not) "Strong public support that the U.S. should continue to be at the vanguard of space exploration is widely shared across gender, educational and political groups."

Before reading the article, Kimi skimmed the text features and predicted that the article would claim that most space junk is tiny and poses a minimal threat. Based on information in the text, which statement best revises Kimi's prediction? The size of space junk varies depending on its orbit but is not dangerous in low-Earth orbit. Most space junk is 1 to 3 feet in size and is in geostationary orbit. Most small space junk is the result of fragmentation events and has very little kinetic energy. A lot of space junk is very small but can still cause significant damage.

(got wrong but the answer is not) The size of space junk varies depending on its orbit but is not dangerous in low-Earth orbit.

What can be used to make accurate predictions? body details text structure author's purpose text evidence

(got wrong but the answer is not) text evidence

Read the title and subtitle from "Majority of Americans Believe It Is Essential That the U.S. Remain a Global Leader in Space." Majority of Americans Believe It Is Essential That the U.S. Remain a Global Leader in Space: Despite the Increasing Role of Private Companies in Space Exploration, Most Believe NASA's Role Is Still Vital for Future What is the purpose of the subtitle? to signal order of importance to provide more extensive information about ideas in the text to signal important details to provide additional information about the topic of the text

(got wrong but the answer is not) to provide more extensive information about ideas in the text