P2 T4L1 Mentor Text

1. 1. Which phrase from paragraph 1 tells you that Benson was happy when he switched on the television?

2. 2. For each statement, write ‘True’ or ‘False’ in the box next to it. Which phrase from the passage supports your answer?

3. 3. Which two phrases in paragraph 3 describes his mother’s response when he told her that he had forgotten to do his homework?

4. 4. List two words / phrases from the passage that has the same meaning as ‘scolded’ or ‘scolding’.

5. 5. List five words / phrases in paragraph 2 that describe Benson’s mother’s anger.

6. 6. Adverbs of manner tell us how an action was done. For example, ‘Jason entered the room quietly.’ List four adverbs (of manner) from the passage.

7. 7. List two phrases in paragraph 6 that describe Benson’s remorse.