English·Reading Comprehension·meta
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
Suggested ages 4–10
Evidence of understanding
- 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
Assessment prompt
When you stop midway through a story, can Predicting what happens next make a reasonable guess about what might happen next — and explain why they think so based on what's happened so far?
Standards alignment
Eng_Y1_RC_09GB · uk-nc-2013
Discuss title and events
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1
Eng_Y1_RC_11GB · uk-nc-2013
Predict events
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1