Next Move Selector

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4 and 5 as they practice making logical predictions from short, everyday scenarios. Learners read each situation, evaluate contextual hints, and select the most likely outcome from three options-ranging from realistic to silly-then explain their reasoning, strengthening comprehension, critical thinking, and evidence-based explanation.

Learning Goals

• Making Logical Predictions (Grades 4-5) – Students choose outcomes that are supported by details in the text.
• Evaluating Possibilities – Learners compare realistic and unrealistic options to determine what makes sense in context.
• Attention to Detail – Students identify clues that support one conclusion over others.
• Evidence-Based Explanation – Written responses reinforce explaining why an answer fits best.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary reading comprehension standards.
• Relatable, Everyday Scenarios – Familiar situations make reasoning accessible and engaging.
• Multiple-Choice + Explanation Format – Combines quick decision-making with deeper reflection.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for warm-ups, literacy centers, formative assessment, or test prep.

This next move selector worksheet helps students build strong prediction habits by teaching them to evaluate clues and eliminate unrealistic options. By selecting the most logical outcome and explaining their thinking, learners strengthen comprehension, reasoning, and confidence in text-based decision-making. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource offers meaningful, low-prep practice that supports careful reading across all genres.

This worksheet is part of our Making Predictions Worksheets collection.