Cliffhanger Inference Builder

This worksheet gives students the beginning or middle of a suspenseful story and asks them to infer the likely ending. Clues in setting, character behavior, and plot tension help learners craft logical conclusions. The engaging scenarios-a locked door in an abandoned mansion and a high-stakes track race-keep motivation high. Students must think creatively while grounding their inference in evidence from the text. This practice strengthens prediction skills and deepens narrative comprehension. It’s a powerful tool for teaching how authors build momentum toward implied outcomes.

Curriculum-Matched Skills:

Narrative Comprehension – Inferring Endings

Prediction Skills – Using Plot & Character Clues

Creative Reasoning – Crafting Logical Conclusions

Critical Reading – Interpreting Suspense & Tone

This worksheet is part of our Making Inferences Worksheets collection.