Practice prompt
Missing the Bus
A person is running toward a bus stop while the bus has started pulling away. Predict what will happen next.
A strong response plan
- 1Describe the immediate clue
- 2Predict the first outcome
- 3Predict the person's response
- 4Add a reasonable next action
Sample answer
Study the organization, not the script
The person will probably miss this bus because it has already started moving away from the stop. I think he will slow down once he realizes the driver has not seen him. He may check the schedule on his phone to find out when the next bus arrives, and if the wait is long he could order a ride instead. Since he is carrying a work bag and appears to be in a hurry, he may also call someone to explain that he will be late. The most likely outcome is that he waits for another bus rather than continuing to chase this one.
What to notice
Keep predictions realistic
Connect each prediction to a clue
Use a range of future forms
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