"I am extremely hungry," thought Gus the Gecko . "I can't wait! I'll go out and find my own food." 

Terry's Tips

Making a prediction helps to engage children by drawing them closer to the details of the story.

Extension Activity: Predictions can be made anywhere! You can even make a prediction when you are watching a movie or a TV show. The next time you sit down to watch a program with your children, try to predict what will happen to the main characters.