Making Predictions 🔮
Instructions: Read each story carefully. Think about what might happen next. Write your prediction and explain why you think that will happen.
Story 1: The Lost Puppy
Emma was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimpering sound coming from behind a bush. She stopped and looked carefully. A small brown puppy was sitting there, shivering and looking scared. It had no collar and seemed very hungry. Emma looked around but couldn't see anyone nearby.
What do you think Emma will do next?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Why do you think this? What clues helped you?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Story 2: The Science Experiment
Mr Chen's class was doing a science experiment. They put a white flower in a glass of water mixed with blue food colouring. "We'll check it again tomorrow morning," said Mr Chen with a smile. The students were very curious and kept asking what would happen, but Mr Chen just said, "Wait and see!"
What do you think will happen to the flower?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Why do you think this?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Story 3: The Birthday Surprise
Mum told Jack to stay in his room until she called him. He could hear whispering and giggling downstairs. Then he heard the front door open and close several times. His best friends from school lived just down the street. Today was Jack's birthday, and Mum had been acting mysterious all morning.
What do you think is happening downstairs?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
What clues from the story helped you make this prediction?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________