P2 T4L4 Mentor Text

1. 1. List four phrases in paragraphs 1 and 2 that describe Jayden and his classmates’ excitement for the outing.

2. 2. Which sentence in paragraph 2 gives a hint to the reader that something interesting was going to happen to Jayden during the outing?

3. 3. Identify the phrase in paragraph 3 that means ‘come to a stop’.

4. 4. How did the writer describe the movement and sound of the elephants?

5. 5. Which three words/phrases in paragraph 4 describe Jayden’s amazement when he saw the elephants?

6. 6. What were the spectators’ reactions when the baby elephant sprayed water at them?

7. 7. What happened when Jayden poked his head out to take a look at the elephants?

8. 8. List the initial response of the different characters when the baby elephant sprayed water at Jayden.