Short Stories for Making Predictions – A Set of Task Cards for the Classroom

This set of 14 task cards will help your students practice the essential reading skill of making predictions. Perfect for reading comprehension exercises, these short stories are designed to engage students in thinking critically about what could happen next. Using clues from the text and prior knowledge, they will refine their prediction-making skills.

Making predictions is a critical reading skill that allows students to think ahead while reading. It involves using clues from the text and connecting them to prior experiences or knowledge. This process deepens understanding and engagement with the text, enhancing overall reading comprehension.

What’s Included in These Short Stories for Making Predictions PDF

• 14 engaging short stories for making predictions that will capture your students’ attention
• A student recording sheet to track their predictions and reasoning.
• ADD: resealable bag and laminator to make this a teaching resource that lasts!

Good Stories for Making Predictions

Each story in this set is crafted to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Students will be prompted to predict the next events based on the provided context. These good stories for making predictions are engaging and age-appropriate, providing a perfect blend of entertainment and skill-building.

How to Use These Task Cards in the Classroom

• Small group work – Punch a hole in each card and place them on a binder ring. This makes them easy to flip through and keeps the cards organized. Students will love the hands-on approach as they go through each task.
• Print two copies of the task cards and hide them around the classroom. Give students a recording sheet and let them race to find the cards, making predictions as they go. This activity works great for getting kids moving while practicing reading skills. (Pro Tip: Only one student at a card at a time to keep things from getting too chaotic!)
• Homework task – send home one task card each and get students to complete the included worksheet for their homework and share with their class the next week.

Download These Stories for Making Predictions Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slide version.

Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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