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Text Detective Predictions

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Text Detective Predictions

Detective with magnifying glass examining text

🔍 Part 1: Finding Clues in the Text

Read the text extract below carefully. As you read, look for clues that help you understand what might happen next.

Maya crept slowly down the dusty corridor, her heart pounding so loudly she was sure everyone could hear it. The old floorboards creaked beneath her feet with every step. She clutched the mysterious letter tightly in her sweaty palm, glancing nervously over her shoulder. The shadows seemed to be moving, and somewhere in the distance, she could hear the sound of footsteps getting closer. Maya's breathing became quick and shallow as she reached for the handle of the forbidden door at the end of the hallway.

1. Which words or phrases show that Maya is feeling scared? Tick all that apply:

"heart pounding"

"clutched the mysterious letter"

"glancing nervously"

"quick and shallow breathing"

2. What do you think the "mysterious letter" might contain?

A shopping list

A secret message or important information

A birthday invitation

Homework instructions

3. The door is described as "forbidden". This suggests:

It's painted in bright colours

Maya isn't supposed to go there

It's a very expensive door

It's locked from the outside

🔮 Part 2: Making Predictions

4. What do you predict will happen when Maya opens the forbidden door? Use evidence from the text to support your prediction.

I predict: _________________________________________________

My evidence from the text: ________________________________

5. The text mentions "footsteps getting closer". Who or what do you think is following Maya? Explain your thinking.
6. How do you think Maya is feeling at the end of this extract? Choose the best answer and explain why.

Excited and happy

Nervous but determined

Bored and tired

Angry and frustrated

I chose this because: ____________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Detective Summary

7. List three clues from the text that helped you make your predictions:

Clue 1: _______________________________________________

Clue 2: _______________________________________________

Clue 3: _______________________________________________

8. Write one question you would like answered about what happens next in this story:

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