Mrs. Pratchett's Revenge Part 2

​Reread paragraphs 38-40 p.52

What idea is developing (starting to come to light, growing) here? Focus on how Dahl was feeling and also, how his mom reacted.

Multiple Choice

What idea is developed in paragraphs 38-40?

• Dahl was a very bad kid.

• Dahl should be ashamed of himself.

• Dahl's mom supported the punishment he received.

• Dahl's mom was shocked and not happy about the punishment.

​Reread paragraphs 45-40

Focus on the word 'ratty'.

Think about how it was used, look at the context (the way it was used in the sentence) it was used to figure out the meaning of the word.

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'ratty' mean?

• bad-tempered, irritable

• professional

• nice, endearing

This is NOT a reasonable inference. You do NOT agree that this statement it is not logical based on what you read.

NO

This is a reasonable inference. You agree with this statement because you can make logical conclusions based on what you read.

YES

Reread paragraph 42

Multiple Choice

Dahl's mom was very upset about the punishment.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Dahl's mom went to have a heated argument with Mr. Coombes.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Mr. Coombes was very afraid of Dahl's mom.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Dahl's mom was scared and hesitant to talk to Mr. Coombes.

• Yes

• No