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What will happen next? — free printable Pre-K English & Reading worksheet

What will happen next?

Free printable Pre-K English worksheet for "What will happen next?" — practice inference and analysis (reading strategies). No-prep, print or assign online.

Pre-k children predict what will happen next in a story using this inference and analysis worksheet, learning to look at what has already happened and use it to make a reasonable guess about what comes after. Teachers and parents can use it after a read-aloud, pausing before the ending to let students make and explain their predictions. It builds early inferential thinking, a comprehension skill that deepens over every grade level.

English & Reading
Reading & Comprehension
Pre-K
Worksheets
Ages 4–5
easy

Learning objectives

  • Use story clues to predict what will happen next in a narrative
  • Explain the reasoning behind a prediction using evidence from the text or pictures
  • Distinguish a reasonable prediction from one that is not supported by story details

How to use this worksheet

  1. Click “Download Worksheet” and sign in with Google or email to get the PDF instantly.
  2. Print at home or in class for Pre-K; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
  3. Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.

Frequently asked questions

Is the “What will happen next?” worksheet free?

Yes. “What will happen next?” is a free printable English & Reading worksheet. Sign in with Google or email to download the PDF instantly.

What grade or age is this English & Reading worksheet for?

It's designed for Pre-K (ages 4–5), covering Inference and analysis.

Do I need to prep anything?

No. It's a no-prep, print-and-go worksheet — just download and hand it out.

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