Picture books
What is the purpose of an illustration in a picture book?
To help tell the story, develop meaning or support the written text.
What is the purpose of an introduction?
To introduce the topic and outline the main argument.
What is the name of Harry Potter's school?
Hogwarts
Which country is shaped like a boot?
Italy
Which animal is famous for changing colour?
Chameleon
What is the relationship between an author and an illustrator?
The author creates the written story and the illustrator creates the images
What is the purpose of evidence in an essay?
To support an argument or idea with examples from the text.
Which country invented basketball?
United States
What country has the largest population in the world?
India
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
What is the name of the list of chapters or sections in a book?
Contents page
Why should every body paragraph link back to the essay question?
To ensure the argument stays relevant and directly answers the question.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern
What is the largest land animal?
African elephant
What is a motif?
An image, idea or element repeated throughout a story.
What is the difference between evidence and analysis, and why does an essay need both?
Evidence provides examples to support an argument, while analysis explains how those examples prove the argument.
Which country has won the most men's FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
What is the world's smallest independent country?
Vatican City
What is the world's most venomous marine animal?
Box jellyfish
Why might a picture book communicate a message differently to different age groups?
Readers have different experiences, knowledge and levels of understanding, which influence interpretation.
How can a student ensure their essay answers the question rather than simply discusses the text?
By consistently linking their contention, topic sentences and analysis to the key wording of the question.
Which planet has the most confirmed moons?
Saturn
What is the only country whose flag is not rectangular or square?
Nepal
What is the name of the largest living reptile?
Saltwater crocodile