(ITN) Novel: Looking Ahead Lesson

Novel: Looking Ahead Lesson

As we journey through the novel, we will examine two themes in the story. These thematic units will explore a specific theme in detail and relate other pieces of literature to that theme.

Here are the Novel Questions Links to an external site. that you will need for six upcoming assignments. Keep these handy as you read. The novel chapter question due dates will be spread throughout the course. The Looking Ahead lesson will also explore certain key terms and vocabulary that will help you as you dive into reading the novel.

Making Predictions

Part of looking ahead in the novel will involve making predictions.

magnifying glass

Why is it important to make predictions and inferences?

Reading is one of the most complex practices one can engage in as it involves so many areas of the brain. Making predictions is more than just guessing what will happen next. Instead, it ensures active reading is occurring and keeps interest levels high throughout the story. Making inferences takes that active reading one step further as it requires the reader to draw on his or her own personal experiences and make an educated guess about something that is not explicitly stated in the text. This helps make reading a more intimate and personal experience. Different lives, backgrounds and reading pasts will color an individual's experience of any given text. 

You can take a look at the learning activities below to learn more about making predictions while reading.

[CC BY 4.0] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED | IMAGES: LICENSED AND USED ACCORDING TO TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION