Create Walkable Cities - Pre-Reading Worksheet

Predict Before Reading

1. Look at the title.
a. Focus on the word “create.” Ask yourself: Is there a subject (I, you, we, they) before the verb? What kind of verb form is it? Write your guess.

b. Talk with a partner.
When a writer uses this verb form, what does it sound like?

• A description?
• Or a message / advice?

Together, write one idea: The writer wants to …

2. Look at the expression “walkable cities.”
a. Imagine: what do you see in a walkable city? Draw one picture.
b. Under your drawing, write 2-3 things you think the article will describe. Use the toolbox below.

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Toolbox
I expect to read about …
Maybe there will be …
The writer could talk about …
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3. With a partner, make a short list: Advantages of walkable cities.
Keep the list: later, you will check if the article matches your predictions.