Making Predictions Worksheet 1 | Reading Activity - Free Printable

Problem: Making Predictions Worksheet 1

#### Passage 1:
Vince Thunder's Motorcycle Stunt
- Vince Thunder is about to attempt a difficult motorcycle jump over 17 school buses.
- He notices an oil slick at the end of the ramp.
- He tries to stop but fails because he has too much momentum.

##### Questions:
1. What event is most likely to occur next?
2. What evidence from the text supports your prediction?

##### Solution:
1. Prediction: Vince Thunder is likely to crash into the oil slick and lose control of his motorcycle.
- Reasoning: The text explicitly states that Vince noticed an oil slick at the end of the ramp, which poses a significant hazard. Additionally, it mentions that he attempted to stop but was unable to due to his momentum. This combination suggests that he will not be able to avoid the oil slick, leading to a crash or loss of control.

2. Evidence from the text:
- "There was large oil slick at the end of the ramp."
- "He attempted to stop the bike, but it was too late. He had already built up too much momentum."

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#### Passage 2:
Rex and the Bone
- Rex is chewing a bone in an alley when he hears another dog approaching.
- Both dogs begin growling and inching toward each other, maintaining eye contact and increasing their growls as they get closer.

##### Questions:
3. What event is most likely to occur next?
4. What evidence from the text supports your prediction?

##### Solution:
3. Prediction: The two dogs are likely to engage in a physical fight over the bone.
- Reasoning: The description indicates escalating tension between the two dogs. They are both growling, moving closer, and maintaining eye contact, which are typical signs of aggression and territorial behavior. Given that both dogs are focused on the same bone, a physical confrontation is highly probable.

4. Evidence from the text:
- "The two dogs inched toward one another, maintaining eye contact."
- "Each began growling louder as the other approached within striking distance."

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#### Passage 3:
John and the Test
- John is distracted by drawing pictures of Tatakai Fighting Warriors instead of paying attention to his biology class.
- He plays video games late into the night and oversleeps the next day.
- When he arrives at school, his teacher hands out a test, and John looks confused.

##### Questions:
5. What event is most likely to occur next?
6. What evidence from the text supports your prediction?

##### Solution:
5. Prediction: John is likely to perform poorly on the test.
- Reasoning: The text shows that John did not study for the test because he was preoccupied with drawing and playing video games. Additionally, he overslept and arrived tired, which further suggests that he is unprepared. His confusion upon seeing the test reinforces this idea.

6. Evidence from the text:
- "He didn't really know for sure. The last thing he remembered her saying was that there would be a test tomorrow."
- "He went home to study for the test, but he was soon drawn to his Game Box. He played Tatakai Fighting Warriors long into the night."
- "When his alarm clock rang the next day, he was too tired to hit the snooze button, so he let it beep for about 20 minutes before he got up and went to school."
- "John looked at his test and scratched his head..."

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Final Answers:

1. Prediction: Vince Thunder will crash into the oil slick and lose control of his motorcycle.
- Evidence: "There was large oil slick at the end of the ramp." and "He attempted to stop the bike, but it was too late. He had already built up too much momentum."

2. Prediction: The two dogs will engage in a physical fight over the bone.
- Evidence: "The two dogs inched toward one another, maintaining eye contact." and "Each began growling louder as the other approached within striking distance."

3. Prediction: John will perform poorly on the test.
- Evidence: "He didn't really know for sure. The last thing he remembered her saying was that there would be a test tomorrow." and "He went home to study for the test, but he was soon drawn to his Game Box. He played Tatakai Fighting Warriors long into the night." and "John looked at his test and scratched his head..."

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Final Answer Box:

\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{Vince will crash into the oil slick.} & \text{Evidence: Oil slick and inability to stop.} \\
2. \text{Dogs will fight over the bone.} & \text{Evidence: Growling and approaching each other.} \\
3. \text{John will perform poorly on the test.} & \text{Evidence: Lack of preparation and confusion.} \\
\end{array}
}