Question

what is the first step in confirming and correcting predictions about a nonfiction text?
using new evidence to correct inaccurate predictions
searching for evidence that confirms the predictions
looking for alternate information that corrects the predictions
reading the text carefully with predictions in mind

Explanation:

To determine the first step in confirming and correcting predictions about a nonfiction text, we analyze each option:

• "reading the text carefully with predictions in mind" is the initial step as one must first engage with the text while having their predictions (hypotheses about the text) in mind to then start the process of confirming or correcting.
• "using new evidence to correct inaccurate predictions" comes after identifying inaccurate predictions, so not the first step.
• "searching for evidence that confirms the predictions" is part of the process after reading the text with predictions in mind.
• "looking for alternate information that corrects the predictions" is also a later step after initial engagement with the text.

Answer:

reading the text carefully with predictions in mind