To engage students in a 5-word prediction activity for reading comprehension, begin by selecting five key words from the upcoming read-aloud text. Provide these words to the students and ask them to brainstorm what they already know or think about each word. Encourage them to consider any connections they might have to the words, whether through personal experiences, prior knowledge, or other readings. Students are to write a paragraph expressing their thoughts individually. Afterward, reconvene as a class and share ideas, allowing students to build upon each other's insights. This activity not only activates prior knowledge but also primes students to anticipate and engage with the text more deeply during the read-aloud session.
Vocabulary Word Options:
Immigrant: Someone who moves from one country to another to live there permanently.
Protest: When people come together to show they don't agree with something or want a change.
Resolve: To make a firm decision to do something or to solve a problem.
Native: Belonging to a particular place or being born in that place.
Impulse: A sudden urge or strong feeling that makes you want to do something without much thought or planning beforehand.
Ultrasound: A special kind of sound that humans can't hear. It's used in medicine to create pictures of what's inside the body, like organs and tissues.
Hostile: Showing unfriendly or aggressive behavior towards someone or something.
Fixated: Being completely focused on something to the point where you can't stop thinking about it or paying attention to it.
Terrorists: People who use violence, threats, or intimidation to achieve their goals, often targeting civilians or innocent people.
Citizens: People who live in a particular place, like a town, city, or country. They have rights, such as the right to vote and the right to be protected by the laws of their community.
Translate: To change words or text from one language into another language, often to help people understand it better.
Inseparable: Unable to be separated or divided. It describes things that are closely connected or linked together and cannot be apart from each other.