P3 T1L4 Mentor Text

1. Which phrase in paragraph] shows us that Gerald was in a good mood?

2. Which sentence in paragraph 2 shows us that Gerald was feeling excited?

3. Rearrange Gerald’s actions in the correct order.

crept towards a mango tree

climbed over the fence

landed inside the garden

climbed up the mango tree.

4. Which two phrases in paragraph 4 describe pain?

5. What did Uncle Paul do after Gerald apologised?

6. Identify five vivid verbs in paragraphs 1 to 3 that can be used to replace ‘walked’.

7. Write down three phrases in paragraph 4 that describe Gerald’s injuries.

8. In paragraph 2, a mischievous idea flashed through Gerald’s mind. What was the ‘mischievous idea’?

9. Identify three phrases in paragraph 5 that describe Uncle Paul’s shock.

10. What does ‘caught red-handed’ mean?