P6 T3L4 Mentor Text

1. 1. Which four-word phrase in paragraph 1 tells us that the writer’s Night Wars book was very expensive?

2. 2. Why was the writer reluctant to lend Brenda her story book?

3. 3. Using the information in paragraphs 1 and 2, identify phrases that describe Brenda and the writer’s annoyance.

4. 4. Identify three phrases In paragraph 2 that describe the writer's shock and disbelief.

5. 5. What had been done to the writer’s Night Wars book?

6. 6. Identify eight words/phrases in paragraphs 3 to 5 that describe the writer’s anger.

7. 7. Identify four vivid verbs that replace the words “said” or “shouted”.

8. 8. Identify three words/phrases in paragraph 4 that describe Brenda’s shock.

9. 9. Identify three words/phrases in paragraph 5 that describe Brenda’s nervousness.

10. 10. Identify two phrases in paragraph 5 that show Brenda’s devastation.