Darwin's Dragons - Session 17 - Predictions

In the seventeenth session of "Darwin's Dragons", students are presented with an intriguing scenario that is ripe for imaginative exploration. Covington, a character in the story, has released the dragons from their confinement within a mine, setting the stage for a discussion on the potential outcomes of this significant event. The session is designed to encourage students to engage in prediction and to use their inference skills to anticipate the future of the dragons now that they are free.

Students are prompted to consider the consequences of Covington's actions and to articulate their own predictions about the dragons' fate. This exercise not only stimulates creative thinking but also fosters critical analysis as pupils weigh the possibilities and outcomes of the narrative development. They are given space to write down their thoughts and predictions, which can later be shared and discussed with the class. This activity allows for a deeper understanding of the story's plot and the actions of its characters, while also providing an opportunity for students to practice and develop their reasoning and forecasting abilities in a literary context.