Next Step Blanks

Students read a passage about preparing a science fair volcano and predict what will likely happen next based on clues. They fill in blanks by applying logical reasoning and knowledge of story structure. This teaches students to anticipate outcomes and understand sequences within narrative text. The activity encourages them to think about characters’ actions, challenges, and realistic outcomes. After completing the passage, students reread to ensure their predictions create a smooth storyline. This strengthens forward-thinking comprehension and enhances text-based decision-making. The worksheet supports inferential thinking and cause-and-effect reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Predicting Outcomes

English Language Arts – Cause-and-Effect Interpretation

English Language Arts – Narrative Comprehension

English Language Arts – Logical Reasoning in Text

This worksheet is part of our fill-in-the-blank reading passages worksheets collection.