Based on the story “Granny Fox Gives Reddy a Scare” by Thornton W. Burgess, let’s analyze what has happened so far and predict what will happen next.
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Summary of the Story So Far:
- Reddy Fox is being taught by Granny Fox how to be sneaky — specifically, how to steal Farmer John’s chickens without waking the hound.
- Granny Fox takes Reddy through the Green Meadows and into the Green Forest.
- They come to a railroad track, then to a long bridge over a river.
- At the edge of the bridge,
Reddy looks down at the river far below and
feels dizzy.
- Then,
Granny Fox starts running lightly across the bridge — implying she expects Reddy to follow.
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What is the key moment?
The critical detail is:
> *“When he looked up, Granny Fox was running lightly across the bridge.”*
This means Reddy is still standing at the edge, paralyzed by fear (he felt dizzy looking down), while Granny Fox is already moving ahead — likely testing him or expecting him to follow.
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Now, let’s evaluate the answer choices:
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A. Reddy takes a deep breath, and runs after Granny Fox.
→ This suggests Reddy overcomes his fear and follows her bravely. But the story emphasizes that he *felt dizzy* and is *afraid* — there’s no indication yet that he’s ready to overcome this fear. Unlikely for now.
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B. Reddy is too afraid to go across the bridge.
→ This matches the text: He looked down, got dizzy, and froze. Granny Fox ran ahead — possibly to see if he’d follow. If he’s too scared, he might stay behind. This is very plausible.
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C. Reddy falls through the bridge, and into the river.
→ There’s no mention of the bridge being unsafe or broken. The story says Granny Fox ran “lightly across” it — implying it’s solid. Also, falling in would be a sudden, dramatic event not hinted at. Too extreme and unsupported.
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✔ Correct Answer: B. Reddy is too afraid to go across the bridge.
This is the most logical prediction based on the text. Reddy’s reaction (dizziness, fear) and Granny Fox’s action (running ahead) set up a moment where Reddy hesitates — showing his fear. It’s consistent with his character as a young, inexperienced fox learning to be brave.
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💡 Why Prediction Matters:
In reading comprehension, making predictions helps you understand character motivation and plot development. Here, we’re using clues (Reddy’s dizziness, Granny Fox’s actions) to guess what happens next — which is exactly what the worksheet teaches!
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✔ Final Answer:
B
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making predictions worksheet 3rd grade.
