Making Predictions Worksheet 1

Vince Thunder waved to the crowd one more time before he put on his motorcycle helmet. The crowd cheered uproariously. Vince looked down the ramp and across the 17 school busses that he was about to attempt to jump. It was a difficult trick and everything would need to go right for him to nail it. His cape blew in the wind. As Vince hoped on his motorcycle and started down the ramp, he noticed something that he had not seen before. There was large oil slick at the end of the ramp. He attempted to stop the bike, but it was too late. He had already built up too much momentum...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• Vince is going to stop just in time.

• Vince is going to eat a sandwich.

• Vince is going to crash.

• Vince is going to do an amazing trick.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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CCSS.RL.6.5

Rex sat at the mouth of the alley and chewed the bone that he had found by the dumpster. It was a meaty bone that had belonged to a larger animal, perhaps a state-fair prize winning pig. Rex was attracted to the bone by its strong scent. Apparently, he was not the only one who could smell it. He heard the jangle of tags behind him and turned to see a larger dog. Rex released the bone and began growling at the other dog. The other dog began growling at Rex. The two dogs inched toward one another, maintaining eye contact. Each began growling louder as the other approached within striking distance...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• Rex will give the other dog the bone.

• The dogs will fight.

• The dogs will play together.

• The other dog will leave Rex alone.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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CCSS.RL.6.5

John sat in the classroom and drew pictures of the Tatakai Fighting Warriors in his notebook. His teacher lectured about biology or something. He didn't really know for sure. The last thing he remembered her saying was that there would be a test tomorrow. His heart jumped. He went home to study for the test, but he was soon drawn to his Game Box. He played Tatakai Fighting Warriors long into the night. When his alarm clock rang the next day, he was too tired to hit the snooze button. He let it beep for about 20 minutes before he got up and went to school. As promised, the teacher had prepared a test. She reviewed the testing procedures and directions with the class and then passed out the test. John looked at his test and scratched his head...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• John will perform poorly on the test.

• John will do very well on the test.

• John will somehow find time to study.

• John will do okay on the test.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Angela fussed with the bedspread until it was free of wrinkles. She dusted her dresser and straightened the knickknacks. She noticed that a picture frame on the nightstand was slightly crooked. She went back and straightened the picture frame. She examined her bedroom again and gave it a satisfied nod, and then she went to vacuum the living room. As she was running the vacuum, her three-year-old son Jason walked into Angela's bedroom. He was drinking a glass of grape juice and playing with his cars. Angela's bedspread fell as he raced his cars off the bed. He bumped into the nightstand and knocked over Angela's picture frame. Then, he kicked over the grape juice and it spilled all over Angela's white carpet. Jason didn't notice. After Angela finished vacuuming the living room, she tied the cord around the vacuum and went to return it to her bedroom...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• Angela will make a bigger mess.

• Angela will think the mess is funny.

• Angela will not notice the mess.

• Angela will be upset by the mess.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Lance didn't cook much but he wanted to do something nice for his wife's birthday, so he decided to make her dinner. He was preparing a meal of steak and potatoes using a recipe that he had found on the Internet. He put the steaks on the grill and quartered the potatoes. Then he threw the potatoes in a skillet and cooked them over medium heat. After browning the potatoes, he grabbed the skillet by the metal handle and put it into the oven at 400 degrees. Twenty minutes later he grabbed the steaks off of the grill and began preparing the plates. The last thing that he needed to do was take the potatoes out of the oven. He thought about using a potholder to remove the pan, but didn't want to bother with getting one out of the drawer. He reached into the hot oven, his hand nearing the metal handle of the skillet. He wrapped his hand around the handle and clenched tightly...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• Lance will happily eat his potatoes alone.

• Lance will laugh at something funny.

• Lance will burn his hand badly.

• Lance will happily eat his potatoes with his wife.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

As Frank marched through the desert, the high winds blew sand that stung his exposed skin. He looked back and could see his footprints for hundreds of feet, beyond that the winds had blown them away. He had no idea how long or how far he had walked. He turned his back to the wind and opened his canteen. He attempted to pour it into his mouth, but there was not a drop. He rolled his tongue around the nozzle of the canteen, but it was bone dry. Frank dropped it and continued walking. His steps slowed. He was getting dizzy. The sun's rays increased in intensity as the day passed. Frank was lightheaded. He felt his knees get wobbly...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• Frank will glide home on the strong winds.

• Frank will drink water from his canteen.

• Frank will run faster.

• Frank will collapse.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Valarie and her pulled into her mother's driveway with her children on a lovely morning in May. Grandma smiled brightly and welcomed them, "So nice to see you children. You too, Valarie, I hope that you have a wonderful vacation. We will see you in a couple weeks." The kids kissed their mother goodbye and went outside to play in the warm sun. They were wearing shorts and t-shirts and had sunblock on their noses. As mom drove away, a storm cloud rolled across the sky. The temperature suddenly dropped. Grandma looked at the weather app and saw a bunch of snowflake icons across the next few days. Then Grandma looked at the shivering children in their summer clothes. "Do you have anything warmer in your bags, kids?" The children shook their heads. Grandma replied, "Ok, well, hop in the car. We've got to go to the store." Tiny snowflakes began to fall...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• The temperature will suddenly get warmer.

• Valarie will return with more clothing for the children.

• Grandma will buy the children clothes.

• Grandma will drive the children to a warmer climate.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

"Don't forget to lock the barn behind you, so the animals don't get out." Farmer Green told his new farmhand, Danny. Danny nodded and went to work. He fed all the animals, and then he cleaned the stables. It was hard work, but Danny was happy to have a job. At first Farmer Green watched him carefully. But after some time the farmer gave Danny some distance, showing him his trust. Danny was exhausted from a hard day's work. He wiped the sweat from his brow and proceeded to exit the barn. He left the lock for the barn in a pile of hay by the shovels. Then he shut the door behind himself, walking away from the unlocked door. Danny was off to see Farmer Green to find out his next task...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• A fox will sneak into the barn.

• The animals will escape from the barn.

• Danny will get a big reward from Farmer Green.

• Rival farmers will break into the barn.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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Kenya was excited about the dance competition. She was driving there in her mama's car and taking her teammates Dana and Jenna. It was a four-hour car ride. They were listening to the new Mountain Boys' album and the girls were singing along. They replayed the songs that they liked many times. They were having so much fun cruising down the highway and singing. Kenya didn't even notice the needle on her fuel gauge drop below the E line. Dana began to replay their favorite song, "My Heart Takes off Its Cowboy Hat for You." As the song began playing, the car's engine started to sputter...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• They will get a speeding ticket.

• They will arrive at the dance competition.

• They will run out of gas.

• They will meet the Mountain Boys.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

"Yeah, I go horseback riding all the time. My uncle has a horse," Brian told Shannon. Brian's uncle did not have a horse. Brian had never gone horseback riding in his life. Shannon stared deeply into his eyes and said, "I like you, Brian. Will you come horseback riding with me tomorrow?" Brian agreed. He was so excited to spend more time with Shannon that he had forgotten his lie. He showed up at Shannon's house the next day. She asked him why he didn't wear his riding gear. He lied again, telling her that his gear was at the cleaners. Shannon nodded and they went to the stables. "This one's called Black Scarlet. He's my brother's horse. He's by far the fastest. Since you're an experienced rider, I'm going to let you take him out." Brian gulped. He figured that horseback riding looked pretty easy in the movies. "Ok," he replied, and then he attempted to mount Black Scarlet...

Which event is most likely to occur next based on the text?

• Shannon will be impressed with Brian's skill.

• Brian will be thrown from the horse.

• Brian will do a cool trick on the horse.

• Brian will tame Black Scarlet.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5