Students speculate about what might result from a situation, event, or trend.

CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES

1. Introduction presents situation.

2. Predicts effects or consequences.

3. Explains theories or conclusions.

4. Possibilities may come from historical facts, opinions of experts, the writer's own beliefs, eye witness reports, etc.

5. Details and examples convince reader of validity of predictions.

6. Ending draws conclusions or proposes situations.

Samples