P3 T2L7 Mentor Text

1. List two phrases in paragraph 1 that tell us that it was a hot day.

2. List two phrases in paragraph 2 that show Caleb’s annoyance and impatience.

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

4. How did the writer describe the lift breaking down?

First,

Then,

Lastly,

5. Which six phrases in paragraph 4 describe Caleb’s fear and panic when he realised that he was trapped in the lift?

6. Caleb sighed twice in the story. How were they different from one

another?

7. Why did Ms. Belle say that she should be thanking Caleb instead?

8. Identify two phrases in paragraph 5 that show Caleb’s embarrassment.