A comprehensive lesson plan on predicting outcomes teaches students to use text clues, logical reasoning, and prior knowledge to forecast events. You can access ready-to-use curriculum templates and instructional resources via the Education.com Making Predictions Lesson Plan. [1, 2, 3]
Lesson Plan Overview
I. Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify clues within a text, picture, or scenario.
- Make logical predictions about what will happen next.
- Support their predictions with evidence from the material. [1, 2]
II. Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Close-up or cropped images of everyday objects (for the hook activity)
- Short story excerpts or scenarios (e.g., from Lesson Planet Predicting Outcomes Worksheets)
- “Prediction Tracker” graphic organizers [1, 2]
Lesson Procedure
Step 1: Anticipatory Set (10 minutes)
- The Hook: Project close-up photos of familiar objects onto the board (e.g., the textured skin of a pineapple, the bristles of a toothbrush).
- The Challenge: Ask students to predict what the object is.
- The Reveal: Show the uncropped, full picture. Discuss how they used visual clues to make their guesses. [1, 2]
Step 2: Introduction of New Material (15 minutes)
- Define Predicting Outcomes as guessing what will happen next based on clues and prior knowledge.
- Explain the formula: Prior Knowledge + Textual Clues = Prediction.
- Model this using a short scenario: “Sarah forgot her umbrella and saw dark, gray clouds rolling in.” Ask students to predict what will happen next. [1, 2]
Step 3: Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- Read a short story excerpt or watch a brief video segment together (e.g., the Teacher Beth Class Predicting Outcomes Video).
- Pause at key moments and ask students to fill out their Prediction Tracker: “What do you think will happen, and what clue led you to that answer?” [1, 2]
Step 4: Independent Practice (15 minutes)
- Give students a worksheet containing 3–4 short scenarios (e.g., leaving a bike in the rain, a character studying hard for a test).
- Have them write their predictions and underline the clues in the text that helped them. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Step 5: Closure and Assessment (10 minutes)
- Exit Ticket: Have each student write down one prediction they made today and explain how they arrived at it.
- Review exit tickets to ensure students understand the cause-and-effect relationship behind their predictions. [1, 2, 3, 4]
For tips on how to get the pacing, engagement, and consistent questioning right during your guided practice:
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Deadline Extension
Deadline Extension
When was the last time you had to extend the deadline for a project? What was the reason for the extension? In this lesson, we learn functional language for writing emails to request a deadline extension.
1/3 Complete the following email with the correct words.
deliverabledetailstestingdelaydeadlinematter
Dear Mr. Hernandez,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an extension on the … for Project ABC, which is currently due on 1st June.
Due to unforeseen circumstances involving technical challenges, our team is experiencing a … in finalizing the project. We are actively working to resolve these issues but believe that a short extension would significantly improve the quality of our ….
I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of our work, and to ensure this, I respectfully ask if we could extend the deadline to 12th June. This additional time will allow us to conduct thorough … and refinements.
I understand the importance of meeting deadlines and appreciate your flexibility and understanding in this …. Please let me know if this new timeline works for you, and if there are any further … you would like to discuss.
Best Regards,
2/3 Look at the following expressions used in the previous exercise. Complete the expressions with the correct words.
meeting deadlinesshort extensionhighest standardsrequest an extensiontimeline workschallenges
- I am writing to … = A formal way to begin a request for more time, stating the purpose directly.
- Technical … = A polite term for problems or difficulties, commonly used in professional settings to describe issues without assigning blame.
- A … = Specifies the type of adjustment being requested, implying it is reasonable and not excessively long.
- I am committed to maintaining the … = Expresses dedication to quality, emphasizing the reason for the extension request.
- I understand the importance of … = Shows awareness of professional obligations and respect for schedules.
- Please let me know if this new … = Invites confirmation or feedback on the proposed solution, maintaining open communication.
3/3 Complete the following email with the correct words used in the previous exercise.
Dear Ms. Richards,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to an for submitting the final report on our recent marketing campaign. We encountered technical challenges in data aggregation which have set us back a few days.
I am to maintaining the standards of accuracy and insight in our reporting. To achieve this, a extension would allow us the necessary time to thoroughly analyze the additional data and integrate it into our findings effectively.
I understand the of deadlines, and I assure you that this extension will enable us to provide a comprehensive and precise report. Please me if this new timeline for you: I propose shifting the deadline from 6th May to 14th May.
Regards,
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