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1. In the first paragraph, what impression are we given of Louisa?
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WORDS OF THE WEEK Do you know what these words mean? Follow the look-cover-write-check method to practise these spellings. 2. In the second paragraph, when does Louisa think she will be rescued? Spelling
3. In paragraph 3, what unexpected thing happens?
Strategy / strategies to help remember
quite
Pronounce as one syllable to differentiate it from quiet.
receive
I before E (except after C) where the sound is “EE”.
separate
There is “A RAT” in “SEPARATE” or the R separates the two ‘A’s.
sincerely
-LY because only names end in -LEY.
surprised
Pronounce as spelt (making first R clear)
Spelling
Look
Cover
Write
Check
quite receive
4. In paragraph 4, how does the dog show great intelligence?
separate sincerely surprised
SPELLING TEST
5. In Paragraph 5, can you work out what ‘ramblers’ are?
Complete the following ten sentences with the spellings you have learned this summer.
6. In Paragraph 6, what crucial advice does Christine give to the other ramblers?
1.
It is better to start at the _____________ of a book rather than at the end!
2.
Over the holidays, I stayed in some wonderful ______________________.
3.
I don’t _____________ her. She is not telling the truth.
4.
He started a very successful _____________ when he was younger and made a lot of
7. At the end of the article, what does Louisa decide to do with the dog?
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money.
5.
I am _____________ with my exam results. I think I could have done so much better.
6.
My new school looks great. I am not _____________ about starting there.
7.
I am going to _____________ Mum to cook my favourite food tonight!
8.
I hate _____________ for the rides at Alton Towers.
9.
When helping my mum with the washing, I _____________ the white clothes from the
coloured clothes.
10.
I was _____________ by my birthday presents this year. I hadn’t expected everyone to
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