Sarah looked on as her father guided the mules across the river. He looked tense, but the mules calmly pulled the wagon through the neck-high water. Afterward, Sarah asked, "Why were you so tense, Father? The team did so well."

Her father replied, "The mules stayed calm because they've crossed many rivers before, my child, but, that was my first time leading a team".

Towns were vital to pioneers as they journeyed West because they needed to purchase supplies. A trip into town could also be entertaining, so some pioneers wanted to extend their stay. Others, however, wanted to get back on the road West as quickly as possible. These conflicting desires caused arguments among the many travelers.

What prediction can you make about future trips of these pioneers.

JoHanna had saved enough money to purchase one expensive saltwater fish, but the pet shop owner said that a single fish would get lonely. JoHanna didn't like the sound of that. She then saw some freshwater fish that were almost as pretty as the saltwater ones. The freshwater fish cost less, too.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Janeen peered at Mark as he climbed recklessly up the big tree in Grandma's backyard. He was so high, it made her dizzy just looking up at her crazy cousin. Janeen had never done well with heights and ignored Mark's pleas for her to join him. "It's perfectly safe, you big sissy," he finally taunted. Just then the limb he had landed on snapped, causing him to lose his footing and nearly fall.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Jamal was bored and headed up to his room early. Knowing the weather report had called for a chance of snow, he played his Game Boy and chatted with friends on social media instead of doing his homework and studying for his big math test. A while later Mrs. Brown was waking her son. "Jamal, you have a two-hour delay, so I let you sleep in this morning. Get ready. You have just enough time to eat breakfast and catch the bus."

"What?" Jamal sat upright and exclaimed. "School! Today?"

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

The wise, experienced mountain man approached the wagon train. He was concerned. "You're heading in the wrong direction," he warned the pioneers. The wagon master laughed and said, "I don't think so, old timer." The mountain man tried to convince the leader, but the wagon train continued without changing direction.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Even though she was very conscientious, Kaylin was tired of having homework every single evening in her advanced classes. Since it was all due at the end of the week, she decided to do a little experiment and wait to do all of her work on Thursday nights. Working several hours all at once on Thursdays would give her four free nights during the week. When Thursday arrived, Kaylin sat down at her desk to begin her homework but heard the TV in the next room announce her favorite movie. She headed in with her mom and watched the entire two-hour movie which ended at 11:00 P.M.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Avery's dog Harley always escaped if he had even the slightest opportunity. Avery's parents had warned him to keep Harley on a leash. "If he escapes once more, he will have to attend obedience school," Dad had cautioned. One afternoon Avery could not find Harley's leash. Rather than looking harder to find the leash, he took his pet on a walk anyway.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Mrs. Steinmeier assigned her class to collect leaves from various trees in the area over the weekend, paste them in a notebook and label them by tree names. Carol Ann raised her and said, "Mrs. Steinmeier, I am visiting family down south this weekend, so this will be hard for me." The teacher suggested that Carol Ann collect leaves from trees while she is visiting her family in the south.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Mr. Adams took attendance as usual in P.E. Then he announced that the class would be playing flag football again. Maddie gave Donita a high five. Yesterday, Maddie scored a record number of points. The captains stood at the front to select their teammates. Maddie could hardly wait to play.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Everyone knew that Larry was great at painting in all mediums. Today he carefully poured paint from each container and filled his palette with every color he owned. Not taking any brushes, he walked to his desk in front of the large window, sat down his palette, cracked his knuckles and began to paint.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

The sixth and seventh-grade classes gathered at the front of the museum. "Okay, everyone, listen carefully. The museum is a big place, and it's easy for even adults to get turned around and lost," the guide explained. "So, I need you to select a person near you to be your buddy for the duration of the tour." Quickly, Jasmine and Janelle glanced at each other and moved in opposite directions.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

Barry wanted to observe the stars through his new telescope, but he had never used it before. His sister Margie had always been a star gazer and could help him, but she was busy studying for a big test. She needed excellent grades to get into the college of her choice. Barry watched the weather report. The meteorologist said it would be clear and starry tomorrow night, too.

Mrs. Little's first graders were having a problem during recess each day. Some of the students would stay on the swings too long and refuse to take turns. The teacher got frustrated and demanded, "Students, create a plan for sharing the swings equally, or no one will swing during the next recess." The students thought Mrs. Little was just joking and continued playing.

What prediction can you make based on this passage?

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?

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?

“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?

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?

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?

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?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

See the picture. What do think will happen next ? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

See the picture. What do think will happen? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

See the picture. What do think will happen? What is the possible PREDICTION ?

See the picture. What do think will happen next? What is the possible PREDICTION?

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?

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?

“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?

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?

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?

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?

"Grayson, it's time to get up. It's going to rain today, so don't forget your umbrella," Dad said.

"OK," Grayson said. He was sleepy that morning, and he ate his breakfast slowly. Rex, his dog, invited him to play with a toy. Suddenly, Grayson realized that he had only ten minutes to get ready. He got dressed quickly, and then he checked his backpack. His book report was there and ready to turn in. He put on his jacket and said goodbye to his dad. He opened the door and saw the rain outside.

Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?

Abby checked the clock. Oh no! It was 4:45! Dad would be home any minute. Buttons, her pet rabbit, was supposed to stay in his cage. He could only come out when Dad was home.

"Lisa!" Abby called. "I can't find Buttons!"

"Let's find him quickly!" Lisa said, rushing into the room. "Close the living room doors, and put some food on the floor."

Just then, both girls heard Buttons stamping his feet above their heads. The sound was coming from upstairs!

Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?

Three bells rang softly. "I know what that means," Nellie thought. "The library is closing soon." Just then, a book caught her eye. She opened the cover to read the first page. There were still some people in the library, so she knew she had a few minutes. She read a few more pages, and then suddenly the lights blinked on and off. She wondered if she had time to borrow the book. She approached the librarian's desk.

Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?

Jasmine and Elizabeth were walking home from school. "Do you want to come over to my house and do homework together?" Elizabeth asked. Jasmine often went to Elizabeth's house after school. Jasmine walked slowly, thinking about it.

"Um, maybe," Jasmine said. Jasmine was hungry. She thought about all the snacks in her kitchen at home.

"I'm hungry. We can have cookies and milk for a snack," said Elizabeth. Cookies were Jasmine's favorite.

Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?

Riding a unicycle was hard! After all, a unicycle is a bicycle with only one wheel. Ronald had already fallen off many times that day. He decided to try again. He wanted to ride to the end of the street without falling.

He pedaled a few shaky feet at first. Then, he started moving more easily. Could he make it? A dog suddenly rushed out from a yard! Ronald turned to dodge it and rode straight toward a bush.

Based on the passage, which is more likely to happen next?

Megan walked over to the far corner of the yard and looked around carefully. Her brother Tommy followed. They were behind a hill next to a big, spiky apple tree.

"I think we should build our fort here," Megan said.

"Yeah, no one will see it over here. But what is that?" Tommy asked, pointing at a small door in the hillside.

Megan and Tommy drifted toward the door.

Based on the passage, which is most likely to happen next?

"Beavers can knock down whole trees. They chew the wood at the bottom of the tree with their strong teeth. This weakens the tree's base and makes the tree easier to knock over," Mr. Coleman said. Abby and Lee followed their science teacher further into the woods. Soon, Mr. Coleman and his students found a beaver's home.

"Wow, little beavers built that big thing?" Abby asked.

"Hey, look!" Lee shouted. He pointed to a tree that was chewed up near the bottom. He walked over and put his hand on the tree.

"Watch out!" yelled Mr. Coleman.

Based on the passage, which is most likely to happen next?

Kate and Fred had just moved in to their new house. "Let's explore," Kate said. They opened all the closets in the bedrooms. Then they found the door to the attic. Their dad noticed them opening the door. "Go ahead," he said. "It's full of old junk."

In the attic, Kate and Fred saw an old dresser and some boards. Then they noticed a very large metal box. They walked over to look at it more closely.

Based on the passage, which is most likely to happen next?

Rita was excited about the field trip. She grabbed her backpack and headed to the bus stop. Rita thought about what the teacher had told them to do. She had packed her lunch. She was wearing comfortable shoes. She even had a snack to share. Suddenly, Rita remembered the field trip form that Dad had signed. Without the form, she wouldn't be able to go on the field trip. Was it in her backpack, or had she left it at home?

Based on the passage, which is most likely to happen next?

"You can touch the crabs, but only on their bodies. Don't touch their claws," said the aquarium worker. "Pay attention because crabs can move fast."

Polly was a little nervous. She didn't want to get pinched by the crab's hard claw. She reached down and gently touched the crab's shell. The crab didn't seem to mind. Suddenly Dan screamed, "Look out!"

Polly looked up at Dan, surprised. Polly's hand was still in the tank.

Based on the passage, which is most likely to happen next?