Which strategies can you use to solve these as quickly (or as easily) as possible?
Reading:
Read "Best Mates", and answer the comprehension questions. Click on the audio button to listen to the story.
Best Mates-SJ L2 Aug 2015.pdf
Comprehension Questions:
1) What do Jackson and Mana both like doing? (page 26)
2) Why is Jackson moving? Where is he moving to? (page 27)
3) What is Dad's news? What does Mana mean when he says "Dad doesn't get it"? (page 28)
4) What does Jackson think about Mana becoming a big brother? (page 29)
5) Who is Mana named after and why? (page 31)
Writing
Task:To write a description about your best friend.
Who is your best friend?
Why are they your best friend and what makes them special?
What do you like doing together?
How do you feel when you are with your best friend?
When writing your description make sure you include a title, introduction, characteristic s and evaluation (conclusion). Use proper nouns, adjectives (to describe), verbs and adverbs.