P5 T2L1 Mentor Text

1. Which two phrases in paragraph 1 show that the writer thought about

the surprise carefully?

2. Which sentence in paragraph 2 foreshadows the accident?

3. Number the sequence of events in the correct order.

The writer grabbed a wooden stool and stood on it.

The writer tiptoed and stretched out her arm.

The writer placed a stack of magazines on top of the stool and clambered onto them.

4. How did the writer fall?

5. Which six-word phrase in paragraph 5 shows that the writer did not realise her actions were unsafe?

6. List six phrases in paragraph 6 and 7 that show that the writer was in pain.

7. Based on the information given in paragraph 8, complete the table.

8. Find a word / phrase from the passage that match each of the meanings

below.

9. Identify the introduction, rising action, climax, resolution and conclusion in the mentor text.