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VOCABULARY - Developing your language/word skillsFind a synonym for each word: 1) 6th word, page 4 [1 mk]
2) last word, 1st sentence, 1st paragraph, pg 13 [1 mk]
Find a antonym for each word: 4) Last word, 3rd sentence, page 13. [1 mk]
PRONOUNS, VERBS, ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS: 7) Read page 16. Name any PRONOUN. [1 mk]
8) Read page 15. Name any 2 VERBS. [1 mk]
9) Read page 31. Name any 2 ADJECTIVES. [1 mk]
10) Rewrite the first sentence of page 14 in your book and include a suitable ADVERB. [1 mk]
ALLITERATION: 11) Write an example of alliteration relating to the story, "Fox and Lion", retold by John O'Brien. [1 mk]
ONOMATOPOIEA: 12) Write an example of onomatopoeia relating to the play, "Counting Crocodiles", by Jill Brasell. [1 mk]
SIMILE: 13) Write an example of simile relating to the play, "Counting Crocodiles", by Jill Brasell. [1 mk]
PROOF-READING: 14) Click [here] to get the text you must proofread. There are 6 errors. Use the computer (or similar) to complete this task. You will need to copy-and-paste this passage to an editing software (any will do - e.g. Word, Notepad, Google Docs, email, and so on) - and email (or similar) your corrected version to your teacher. Your teacher will explain your task in more detail. [3 mks]
[VOCABULARY sub-total: 16 marks]
EXTENSION - Developing a variety of skills and enriching our reading experience 15) On a map of the world, show the country "The Crow and the Peacock" comes from. Also, draw that country's national flag, and say what the main language(s) is/are. [3 mks]
16) COLLABORATE: As a group, practice and present the play, "Counting Crocodiles". Make sure everyone has a speaking part. [4 mks]
17) Read a story from your journal to someone at home. Practise your reading. Your are aiming for fluency and expression. Get whoever you read to to mark your reading below.
JOURNAL References:18) Who took the cover art? [1 mk]
19) What did Alan Bagnall write? Give the title. Also, what kind of writing is it? [1 mk]
20) Who illustrated Lynne Allen's story? [1 mk]
21) Who illustrated "Fox and Lion"? [1 mk]
[EXTENSION sub-total: 14 marks]
COMPREHENSION - Developing thinking skillsFox and Lion - John O'Brien
23) Use the PLOT SUMMARY FLOW CHART to give a plot summary of this story. Note down only the most important parts of the story. [5 mks]
25) Describe the character of Lion? Give reasons for what you say. [2 mks]
27) Use the PLOT SUMMARY FLOW CHART to give a plot summary of this story. Note down only the most important parts of the story. [5 mks]
28) According to this story, how were the crow and peacock different from the way they are now? [1 mk]
30) Explain what is happening in the illustration on page 30. Give a full answer. [3 mks]
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