Making Predictions About Text

Read the story and predict what happened next.

The phone rang, and Katy’s mom picked it up. She listened for a few seconds, and then said “I’ll be there right away.” She hung up the phone and turned to Katy. “Katy,” she said. “Get your coat. Your dad missed the bus home from work.”

What probably happened next?

• Katy and her mom went to the grocery store.

• Katy and her mom went in the car to pick up Katy’s dad from work.

• Katy’s mom drove Katy to work.

• Katy made a phone call to her dad

Kim woke up on Saturday morning. She remembered that she had a few chores to do before she went out to play. But she didn’t feel so good. She still felt tired, and her stomach hurt. She heard her mom calling, so she went to the kitchen. “I don’t feel so good, Mom,” she said. Kim’s mom put her hand on Kim’s forehead. “Oh,” said Mom. “I don’t think you’ll be doing chores OR going out to play today.”

What probably happened next?

• Kim ate a big breakfast.

• Kim went outside to play.

• Kim helped her mom wash the dishes.

• Kim went back to bed.

“Let’s ride bikes,” Nico said. “We rode bikes yesterday,” said Danny. Let’s practice our soccer kicks. I have a game tomorrow.” “OK!” said Nico.

What probably happened next?

• Nico and Danny watched television.

• Nico and Danny went home.

• Nico and Danny practiced their soccer kicks.

• Nico and Danny rode bikes.

Jamal punched the code into the keypad to open the garage door. He parked his bike in the garage, and went inside. He tossed his backpack on a chair by the kitchen table. Something smelled delicious. “Hi mom, I’m home!” he called. His mom came into the kitchen and opened the oven door. “Just in time!” she said. “Look what I made for you!”

What probably happened next?

Everyone was having fun at the magic show. Then the magician said, “I need a volunteer for this next amazing act of magic.” Lots of kids jumped up and raised their hands. The magician pointed to Cindy. “You, there,” he said.”

What probably happened next?

• Cindy went up on the stage.

• Cindy sat back down.

• The magician took a bow.

• The magician pulled a rabbit out of a hat.

Boom went the thunder. Flash went the lightening. Whooosh went the wind. The rain fell hard and fast. Jimmy looked out the living room window. The cars were going slow. Suddenly, all the lights went out, and the television went off. Jimmy’s mom came into the living room. “Come and help me, Jimmy,” she said. We’ll need these for a little while until the lights come back on.”

What probably happened next?

• Jimmy and his mom watched television.

• Jimmy and his mom lit some candles.

• Jimmy’s mom turned on the lights.

• Jimmy went for a ride on his bike.

The school play ended. Everyone had remembered their lines. The audience had laughed at all the right places. The lights came on and the students all came back on stage and took a bow.

What probably happened next?

• The audience clapped.

• The play began.

• Everyone sat down.

• The lights were turned off.

Jenny followed her mom to the kids section of the clothing store. Her mom started looking through a rack of jackets. There were jackets of all colors and sizes. Jenny’s mom held up a pink one. “How about this one?” she said. “Let’s see if it fits.”

What probably happened next?

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