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1st Grade Predict What Happens Next worksheets

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Predict What Happens Next

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

NameDate

Read the story. Circle what will happen next.

1.
Ben found a seed. He dug a hole. He put the seed in and covered it. What will happen next?
- Ben will ride his bike to the moon.
- Ben will eat the seed for lunch.
- Ben will water the seed.
2.
Sam put on his swim trunks. He grabbed a towel. He ran to the pool. What will happen next?
- Sam will put on a coat.
- Sam will go to sleep.
- Sam will jump in the pool.
3.
Lily was sleepy. She put on her pajamas. She brushed her teeth and got into bed. What will happen next?
- Lily will play soccer.
- Lily will fall asleep.
- Lily will go to school.
4.
The sky got dark. The wind began to blow. Big drops fell on the roof. What will happen next?
- It will rain.
- The sun will come out right away.
- It will snow in the summer.
5.
Max had a box of crayons. He took out a blue one. He got a big sheet of paper. What will happen next?
- Max will eat the paper.
- Max will draw a picture.
- Max will wash the dishes.
6.
The ice cream was in a cone. The sun was very hot. Zoe forgot to lick it. What will happen next?
- The ice cream will turn into a bird.
- The ice cream will melt.
- The ice cream will freeze hard.

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About this worksheet

To predict is to use clues to guess what will happen next, and good readers do it all the time. On this grade 1 worksheet each question is a story of three short sentences with a clear set of clues, such as dark clouds and an umbrella, and your child circles what will happen next from three choices.

The wrong choices do not fit the clues, so there is one sensible prediction. Support, standard and challenge sheets use different stories. Ask your child which words in the story gave the clue, and whether the prediction makes sense. After reading, check: did the story end the way you guessed?

What your child will learn

Use clues in a story to predict what happens next
Tell a prediction that makes sense from one that does not
Point to the words that give the clue
Read three-sentence stories

Common Core standard: RL.1.1

Worked example

Tom was hungry. He got a bowl and a spoon and poured cereal in the bowl. The clues say he is ready to eat, so circle: He will eat his cereal.

Common mistake

Choosing the funniest sentence, or a prediction that has nothing to do with the clues.

Helpful hint

Look for clues in the story. Which choice fits all of them?

Next skill: Real or Make-Believe Earlier: Cause and Effect

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with predict what happens next?

Choosing the funniest sentence, or a prediction that has nothing to do with the clues.

How can I help my child with predict what happens next?

Look for clues in the story. Which choice fits all of them?

Are these 1st grade reading worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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