LA 5.1.6.n
Description:
Make and confirm/modify predictions and inferences with text evidence while previewing and reading literary, informational, digital text, and/or media.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
1A, 3A, 3A
Exemplars
1A: Recalling Explicit Details
1A: Recalling Explicit Details
Description:
Identifying explicit details including character, time, setting and speaker
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
E-18
E-18
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1705 words
Author: Anonymous
Synopsis: In this classic myth, the gods need someone to build a strong stone fortress. A very strong stranger says he'll do the job.
Excerpt:
The glory of Odin's house was its wondrous hall, Valhalla. This was the Hall of Heroes. The hall was where Odin received those brave warriors who had died in battle on the earth below. A happy life it was for the heroes, and for all who dwelt in the city. This was before trouble had come among the gods.
Question:
What does the name "Valhalla" mean?
- "Hall of Heroes"
- "Book of the Gods"
- "Place of Power"
- "Castle of Crime"
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Imagine you are a character in a selection you read. What are some things you might say as that character?
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3A: Predicting Outcomes
3A: Predicting Outcomes
Description:
Predicting Outcomes
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-18
HiE-18
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1708 words
Author: Anonymous
Synopsis: A Knight of the Round Table sets off on an adventure that will change his life.
Excerpt:
Among King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table was one who was a mixture of good and evil, as indeed most people are. His name was Sir Ivaine. He was a brave, kind-hearted, and merry knight. But he also had a fickle manner about him, was sometimes forgetful of his promises, and was inclined to make light of serious matters.
"This ring," she said, "is the one Sir Ivaine gave my lady on the day they wed. She returns it now, vowing never to see him again because he has broken his promise to her." The first day of the tournament had fallen on the first day of the spring season. His year and a day had more than passed. He had forgotten his promise!
"This ring," she said, "is the one Sir Ivaine gave my lady on the day they wed. She returns it now, vowing never to see him again because he has broken his promise to her." The first day of the tournament had fallen on the first day of the spring season. His year and a day had more than passed. He had forgotten his promise!
Question:
The knowledge that Sir Ivaine is "fickle...and sometimes forgetful" is important because it gives the idea that he will, at some point,
- act in a careless way.
- be praised for his bravery.
- think of a clever plan.
- lose his courage.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Tell about two clues in the selection that helped you figure out the ending.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3A: Predicting Outcomes
3A: Predicting Outcomes
Description:
Predicting Outcomes
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-11
HiE-11
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1713 words
Author: Dustin Rowland
Synopsis: In some parts of the world, animals are built to survive in temperatures that humans could not bear.
Excerpt:
Because it does not mind the heat, the silver ant will actually choose the hottest time of day to search for food. In fact, the silver ant becomes active only when temperatures reach at least 115 degrees. Although they can survive for only eight to ten minutes in that heat without burning up, they choose this time for a reason.
Question:
According to the selection, if the silver ant takes longer than ten minutes to search for food, it will
- burn up and die.
- starve to death.
- freeze to death.
- change its color.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Use a selection you have read to finish this statement: "If only (a character) had done (this action) instead of (this action), then (make a prediction about what might have happened)." Use details from the selection to explain and support your prediction.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions