Foreshadowing Worksheet: Looking Ahead
Foreshadowing is when the author gives clues as to what will happen next. Below, I will analyze each paragraph, identify the foreshadowing elements, and predict what will happen by the end of each story.
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1. Tom woke up happy. He had no idea that at the end of the day, he'd be taking an ambulance ride. But it was time to do work. Tom got his power tools from his toolbox and started the project. It was hard, but Tom was a hard worker.
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Foreshadowing: The sentence "He had no idea that at the end of the day, he'd be taking an ambulance ride" directly hints at an accident or injury.
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Prediction: By the end of the story, Tom will likely have an accident while working with his power tools, leading to him needing medical attention and taking an ambulance ride.
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2. It was Kiki's first day at a new school. She didn't know anyone. Kiki was scared. Little did she know that this would be her last day of loneliness there. The teacher sat Kiki next to a girl name Jessica. Jessica gave her a warm smile.
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Foreshadowing: The phrase "Little did she know that this would be her last day of loneliness there" suggests that Kiki will make friends and feel less lonely.
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Prediction: By the end of the story, Kiki will become friends with Jessica and possibly other classmates, ending her feelings of loneliness.
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3. Brian bought the lottery ticket, but he didn't know that it would change his life. He bought it on a whim. He went to his job. He worked for his boss. He drove home. He loved his family. He lived his life. Then the news came on TV.
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Foreshadowing: The sentence "but he didn't know that it would change his life" strongly implies that something significant will happen related to the lottery ticket.
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Prediction: By the end of the story, Brian will discover that he has won the lottery, which will drastically change his life.
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4. "Armando, don't get your new shoes muddy!" Mom yelled at him as he left. "Ok Mom!" Armando hopped and skipped to the bus. Armando always did what his mom told him to do. The clouds gathered in the distance.
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Foreshadowing: The phrase "The clouds gathered in the distance" suggests an impending storm or rain, which could lead to Armando getting his shoes muddy despite his mother's warning.
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Prediction: By the end of the story, Armando will likely encounter rain or mud on his way to or from the bus, causing his new shoes to get muddy.
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Final Predictions:
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Tom will have an accident while working with power tools and take an ambulance ride.
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Kiki will make friends (especially with Jessica) and overcome her loneliness.
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Brian will win the lottery and experience a life-changing event.
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Armando will get his new shoes muddy due to rain or mud on his way to or from the bus.
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If you need further clarification or assistance, feel free to ask!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of flashback and foreshadowing worksheet.
