Making Predictions Task Cards with Recording Sheets and Possible Answers

Help your students practice critical thinking and reading comprehension with these Making Predictions Task Cards! With 50 scenario-based task cards, your students will be encouraged to use clues from the text to predict what will happen next in each story (no visuals included).

Each card presents a short passage and asks the question, “What do you think will happen next?” Whether you’re working on reading comprehension or strengthening inferencing skills, these task cards make it fun and interactive for students to think ahead. Students can jot down their answers on the recording sheets, making it easy for you to assess understanding. Also included is an answer key with suggested predictions for each card, allowing for easy discussion and feedback.

These task cards are perfect for literacy centers, group work, or independent practice. Ideal for elementary grades, this resource encourages students to connect prior knowledge, use context clues, and enhance their comprehension skills.