--- title: "Predicting what happens next" description: "Predict what might happen next in a story based on what has been read so far; discuss the significance of titles and events" canonical: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/predicting-what-happens-next-mt_8-POYyg7GJ source: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/predicting-what-happens-next-mt_8-POYyg7GJ.md retrieved: 2026-10-19 --- > **Agent view.** This is the Markdown twin of the page, for tools and assistants. > When to use this site, and the call that answers each job: https://lightmysky.com/agent-instructions.md > API description (OpenAPI 3.1): https://lightmysky.com/openapi.json · Authentication: https://lightmysky.com/auth.md > Pricing: https://lightmysky.com/pricing.md · Catalog: https://lightmysky.com/llms.txt · Full catalog: https://lightmysky.com/llms-full.txt > Every machine-readable file on this domain: https://lightmysky.com/.well-known/ai-catalog.json > Ask for Markdown with `Accept: text/markdown`, a `.md` address, or `?mode=agent`. # Predicting what happens next Predict what might happen next in a story based on what has been read so far; discuss the significance of titles and events Subject: English · Area: Reading Comprehension · Ages 4 to 10 Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/predicting-what-happens-next-mt_8-POYyg7GJ ## Ready when they can - Make a prediction before turning the page and explain reasoning - Discuss why a title fits or hints at the story content - Revise predictions as new information is encountered in the text ## Lesson: Predicting what happens next A prediction is a smart guess. You look at clues in the story. Then you guess what might happen next. *(drawing: What comes after lunch? Make your best guess.)* **Example.** Mia sees dark clouds in the sky. She grabs her umbrella. What might happen next? Maybe it will rain soon. Not every sentence is a clue. A clue is a part that points ahead to what comes next. Other parts just tell you about right now, like a colour or a name. When you make a guess, check that a clue points to it. Look for things that happen again and again. If a character does the same thing every time, they will most likely do it again. That kind of pattern is a strong clue, even when the character says something different. Sometimes a new clue changes your guess, and that is fine. A prediction is not a promise. When the story gives you a clue that does not fit your guess, you make a new guess that does fit. Changing your mind as you read is what good predicting looks like. A title can be a big clue. Read the title before you read the page. A book called 'The Snowy Morning' tells you that snow and morning will be part of the story. Pictures are clues too. If your guess does not match the title and the pictures, make a new guess that does. **Recap.** A prediction is a smart guess from clues, and you can change it as you read more. ## Practice 24 questions on this page, each with its working shown. ## Needs first - [Characters, settings, and events](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/characters-settings-and-events-mt_sSQlLOnAow) ## Opens up - [Inferring characters' feelings and motives](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/inferring-characters-feelings-and-motives-mt_ukLvUD8DFA)