Which is the odd one out Why The

Which is the odd one out? Why?

‘The Great Mouse Plot’ – Roald Dahl Let’s read Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge…. Page 70

‘The Great Mouse Plot’ – Roald Dahl Let’s read Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge…. Page 70 Reading AF 5 – explain and comment on a writer’s use of language at word and sentence level Level 4: simple comments on choice of word Level 5: show awareness of the effect of writer’s choice of word Level 6: comments analyse word choices and how they link to overall effect

Let’s look at this one: “…with tremendous reluctance, the next boy sidled forward to his fate…”

Your turn: As you receive the paper add comments round the outside – use the model on the board to try and add as many ideas as possible

PEE: writing up the ideas Point: Roald Dahl shows how fearful the boys were in receiving their punishment. Evidence: He shows us this when he says, “the boy sidled forward” Explain: Using the word sidled suggests the boy moves very slowly. He is like a scared animal and is not happy at having to move. This suggests to the reader he was fearful of what was about to happen to him.

PEE: writing up the ideas Roald Dahl shows how fearful the boys were in receiving their punishment. He shows us this when he says, “the boy sidled forward”. Using the word ‘sidled’ suggests the boy moves very slowly. He is like a scared animal and is not happy at having to move. This suggests to the reader he was fearful of what was about to happen to him. Use the ideas on the paper to write your own PEE paragraph. Either separate each idea and do your Point, evidence and explain a word choice. Or try and combine into one paragraph – more challenging!

Assessment/review Reading AF 5 – explain and comment on a writer’s use of language at word and sentence level • Level 4: simple comments on choice of word • Level 5: show awareness of the effect of writer’s choice of word • Level 6: comments analyse word choices and how they link to overall effect