Making Predictions in Literary Texts

Based on Tyler's gleaming eyes when he sees the music box, what might you predict he will do next?

• Return it immediately.

• Try to take it for himself or sell it.

• Ignore it completely.

• Play it for the class.

From the music box evoking tears and apologies, what outcome might you predict for Mia?

• She will throw it away.

• It will reveal a family secret leading to emotional healing.

• It will break right away.

• It will make her forget school.

The foreshadowing of the attic's chill returning suggests what might happen during the confrontation?

• A happy party.

• A moment of tension or fear before resolution.

• Everyone laughs it off.

• Mia runs home early.

Given Mom's emphasis on education as "magic," what can you predict about Mia's future attitude toward school?

• She will skip more classes.

• She will embrace learning as a way to grow and escape challenges.

• It will stay the same.

• She will quit reading.

The oak tree scene with the melody hints at what prediction for family bonds?

• They will argue more.

• It will strengthen their connection through shared discovery.

• Mom will be angry.

• The box will be hidden again.

Match each foreshadowing clue to a possible prediction it supports (Analyse). Clue Tyler's grin twists but voice cracks Melody fades leaving Mia breathless Hands tremble on the attic doorknob (implied fear) Detail Prediction

(a)  

Match each setting detail to a predicted event (Apply). Rainy Tuesday recess Whispering "Choose wisely, grow tall" Cobwebs and forgotten lunches in attic Predicted Event a. Isolation leading to the attic find b. A turning point in Mia's hero-like journey c. Uncovering hidden school history

(a)  

Categorise the following hints into "Foreshadowing Conflict" or "Foreshadowing Resolution" (Analyse). ● Tyler corners Mia by lockers Quiet truce under the oak with Mom ● Palms sweaty, heart pounding in attic ● Tyler nods sometimes in halls now

(a)  

Categorise these elements into "Clues for Danger/Escape" or "Clues for Redemption" (Apply). Snatched box and fox-like gleam Mumbled sorry after principal's office Shadows in evoked memories Humming tune builds quiet confidence

(a)  

Using the clues like the vaulted vault and vault melody, what did you predict would happen to the music box's role in the story, and why?