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Text Detective Predictions

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Text Detective Predictions

Read the extract

Read the story carefully. Notice details that might help you work out what could happen next. At the far end of the museum gallery, Idris spotted a small silver key on the floor. He picked it up just as the lights flickered. A soft chime sounded from behind the velvet curtain, although the gallery had been empty a moment earlier. Idris glanced towards the exit, then at the key, which had a tiny moon engraved on its handle. From behind the curtain came three slow knocks. Idris took a deep breath and stepped closer.

Find the clues

1.Which details suggest that Idris is surprised or uneasy? Select all that apply.
  • The lights flickered.
  • Idris glanced towards the exit.
  • The key has a moon engraved on it.
  • Idris took a deep breath.
2.What might the silver key unlock? Choose the most likely possibility based on the clues.
  • A cabinet or hidden door connected to the museum mystery
  • Idris's school locker
  • A bicycle chained outside
  • A lunchbox in the café
3.The gallery was empty, but Idris heard a chime and three knocks. What is the best inference?
  • Something or someone may be hidden behind the curtain.
  • The museum is closing for the night.
  • Idris has dropped the key.
  • A visitor is asking for directions.

Make and support predictions

4.Predict what Idris might do next in the museum gallery. Give one detail from the extract that supports your prediction.
5.Who or what might be making the sounds behind the curtain? Explain which clues led you to your idea.
6.At the end of the extract, which description best fits Idris? Choose one and explain your choice using a clue from the text.
  • Curious but cautious
  • Relaxed and uninterested
  • Furious and impatient
  • Sleepy and confused

Detective recap

7.Write down three different clues from the museum extract that could help a reader predict what happens next.
8.Write one question you would like the next part of the story to answer.

2 printable pages

  • Text Detective Predictions, page 1 of 2: Read the extract, Find the clues

    Page 1

  • Text Detective Predictions, page 2 of 2: Make and support predictions, Detective recap

    Page 2

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