This morning I met a whale 39-55

Why is Mrs Ferguson "intrigued" by Michael as he writes his story?

• Mrs Ferguson is intrigued by Michael because he is a talented writer.

• Mrs Ferguson is intrigued by Michael because he is a new student in the class.

• Mrs Ferguson is intrigued by Michael because he is writing a story about a whale.

• Mrs Ferguson is intrigued by Micahel because he has never written for so long or so much.

Do you think that Michael wanted his story to be heard by his class? Explain why referring to the text.

• I think that Michael wanted his story to be heard by his class because he wanted to impress his classmates.

• I think that Michael wanted his story to be heard by his class because he wanted to share his exciting experience.

• I think that Michael did not want his story to be heard by his class because he was embarrassed.

• I think that Michael did not want his story to be heard by his class because he thought they wouldn't believe him.

The text tells us that Mrs Ferguson was "so moved she was unable to speak". What does this mean and what does it tell us about how Mrs Ferguson was feeling?

• The text means that Mrs Ferguson was shocked and it tells us that she was feeling angry.

• The text means that Mrs Ferguson was surprised and it tells us that she was feeling happy.

• The text means that Mrs Ferguson was deeply touched and it tells us that she was feeling emotional.

• The text means that Mrs Ferguson was confused and it tells us that she was feeling bored.

The story tells us that the boy Jamie "sneered" at Michael. Choose another word for sneered.

• Smiled

• Laughed

• Mocked

• Applauded

How did you feel when no one believed Michael and the boy Jamie laughed at him?

• I felt worried for Michael, the whale and our world.

• I felt sad because this means its harder for Michael to keep his promise to the whale.

• I felt angry because I thought Jamie was being mean.

• I felt indifferent because I expected Michael to get laughed at.

• A different emotion

When Michael tells everyone the story is true and Jamie Bolshaw started sniggering, how do you think Michael felt? Explain your reasons.

Think of a word to describe the main character Michael.

Think of a word to describe the boy Jamie who laughed at Michael and his story.

How do you think the whale would feel if he knew what was happening to Michael?

Make a prediction - what do you think will happen next?