The Last Bear - Session 4 - Prediction

In the fourth session of "The Last Bear," students are prompted to engage their predictive skills following a compassionate act by the character April, who has just removed plastic from a polar bear's paw and provided it with food. The task at hand is to consider what April's next steps should be. Students are encouraged to think deeply about the narrative and the character's motivations, as well as the practical implications of her actions thus far. They are asked to articulate their thoughts on what should logically or emotionally follow in the story, providing reasons to support their predictions.

This exercise not only stimulates imagination but also fosters empathy and critical thinking. By reflecting on the reasons behind their predictions, students delve into character analysis and the cause-and-effect relationship within the story. This activity provides an opportunity for them to demonstrate their understanding of the narrative and to express their insights in a structured manner. The session ends with a space for students to write down their predictions and the rationale behind them, allowing for a personal connection with the text and a chance to share their perspective with others.