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What can you learn from the title of a story? For example: “Saved by a Seal” Code: LZ932 www.learnzillion.com

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Page 1: Previewing Text Based on Title & Genre

What can you learn from the title of a story?

For example:

“Saved by a Seal”

Code: LZ932www.learnzillion.com

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In this lesson you will preview a short story by using the title and genre to make predictions.

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Let’s Review

Great readers preview the text by looking at…

Title Author Illustrations Blurb

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A Common Mistake

What does the title tell me?

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Core LessonCore Lesson

“Saved by a Seal”

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Core LessonCore Lesson

Genre: a particular type or category of writing that shares similar qualities.

“Saved by a Seal” = adventure (fiction)

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Core LessonCore Lesson

I can predict that the main character in this story will get himself into trouble, and will be rescued or saved by a seal.

What prediction can

I make?

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Core LessonCore Lesson

Read the title.1

2 Think about the genre.

3 Make a prediction.

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In this lesson you learned to preview a short story by using

the title and genre to make predictions.

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Guided Practice

What predictions can I make by previewing this title?

The Titan’s CurseGenre: adventure-fantasy

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Guided Practice

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Read the title

Think about the genre

Make a prediction

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Guided PracticeUsing the title, what

prediction can I make?

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Extension Activities

Group Extension: Working with your group, preview the books in front of you and make predictions about what they might be about. Remember to follow the three steps and to take notes on the sheet your teacher gives you.

1. Read the title.2. Think about the genre.3. Make a prediction.

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Extension Activities

Take a look at your own independent reading book, follow the three-steps to preview your new novel and make a prediction about what your novel will be about. Record your prediction on a sticky note.

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Quick QuizQuick Quiz

Using the three steps we learned, preview this novel and make a prediction on your sticky note:

Esperanza RisingGenre: Historical Fiction