Read the first sentence of Chapter One of Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would have known that trouble was brewing, not alone for himself, but for every tide-water dog, strong of muscle and with warm, long hair, from Puget Sound to San Diego.

What is a good prediction question to ask after reading this sentence?

1What breeds of dogs populate Buck’s farm?
2Who delivers the daily news to Buck’s family?
3When will Buck travel to other Western cities?
4How will Buck be affected by the unsettling news?