In this article, the authors describe the concept of an anticipation guide. The anticipation guide is a strategy in which students forecast the major ideas of a reading passage through the use of statements that activate their thoughts and opinions. This strategy is helpful in activating students' prior knowledge and stimulating student interest just before a reading assignment is given. Anticipation guides are used prior to having students read a passage from their text or other supplemental reading material (whether they are reading it in class or as homework). The anticipation guide can also be used as an interactive hook for any lesson, presentation, or video.