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Guess the Ending

Overview

Students listen to a short story and suggest possible endings using simple reasoning.

Learning Objective
Students predict possible endings and explain their ideas clearly.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Tell students that you will begin a short story but will stop before the ending.
  2. 2 Start telling a simple and engaging story, making sure all students understand the situation.
  3. 3 Stop at an interesting moment and ask students to think about what could happen next.
  4. 4 Give students a short time to think individually, then ask them to share ideas with a partner.
  5. 5 Invite several students to share their predicted endings with the class.
  6. 6 Encourage them to explain their ideas using words like 'because' or 'maybe'.
  7. 7 Optionally, finish the story with your own ending and compare it with students’ ideas.
  8. 8 End by discussing which endings were most interesting and why.

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Variations

  • Students create their own story beginnings.
  • Work in small groups to agree on one ending.
  • Vote for the best ending.
More information

Teach: maybe, will, might, because, next.

Use shorter and simpler stories.

Can students give a clear prediction with a reason?

No materials needed.

Students give ideas without explaining why.

Prediction activities develop both speaking and thinking skills.

Activity details
Secondary Medium 15 minutes no prep Whole Class Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Prediction Speaking