P4 T3L7 Mentor Text

1. 1. List four phrases in paragraph 2 that describe the children’s excitement and happiness.

2. 2. List the vivid verbs in paragraph 2 that replace the word ‘ran/running’.

3. 3. Why did Ken leave Isabel in the kids’ pool alone?

4. 4. Which sentence in paragraph 4 tells us that Ken entered the pool noisily?

4. 4. Which two-word phrase in paragraph 4 tells us that Ken’s attention was focused on the game?

6. 6. Identify four phrases in paragraphs 5 and 6 that show Isabel’s panic and distress.

7. 7. How did Ken identify the struggling person as Isabel?

8. 8. Which three phrases in paragraph 6 describe Ken’s fear, worry and panic?

9. 9. Identify three phrases in paragraph 7 that Ken’s relief.

10. 10. Why had Isabel left the kids’ pool?