The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 4 - Prediction

In the fourth session of "The Secret of Platform 13," students are presented with an intriguing scenario that prompts them to engage in predictive thinking. The focus of this activity is a mysterious letter penned by a character named Nanny Brown. Students are encouraged to ponder the contents of this letter and use their imagination and clues provided earlier in the story to make educated guesses. The exercise stimulates creativity and critical thinking as they delve into the narrative, piecing together information to forecast what Nanny Brown might have disclosed in her correspondence.

This prediction activity serves as a tool for enhancing reading comprehension and analytical skills. Students are given the opportunity to articulate their thoughts by completing the sentence "I predict that Nanny Brown has written..." This allows them to express their personal theories and justifications, potentially discussing the motives and potential plot developments that could stem from the letter's contents. It's an engaging way for students to connect with the text and become active participants in the unfolding story, fostering a deeper connection with the literature and honing their ability to infer and speculate based on textual evidence.