P5 T4L7 Mentor Text

1. 1. Identify four phrases in paragraph 2 that hint that the boys were about to do something wrong.

2. 2. Find a word from the passage that has the same meaning as each word or phrase given below:

3. 3. Identify two phrases from paragraph 2 that describe laughter.

4. 4. List six phrases from paragraphs 4 and 5 that show the boys’ fear and panic.

5. 5. What were the three illegal acts committed by the boys?

6. 6. Which four-word phrase in paragraph 6 tells us that the boys’ punishment was not a severe one?

7. 7. Identify three phrases in paragraphs 5 and 6 that show the boys’ regret and shame.