The story 1
Where does Mrs Grindy go to buy some new shoes?
The shoe shop.
What is the problem with the furry boots?
Mrs Grindy doesn't like furry boots.
Why is it important to use adjectives in our stories?
It is important to use adjectives in our stories to make them more interesting for our reader.
What shoes did Mrs Grindy look at first?
The red shoes.
Why does Mrs Grindy not like the high heels?
The high heels were too high.
What colour were Mrs Grindy's old shoes?
Brown.
Why does Mrs Grindy not like the blue shoes?
She does not like the colour blue.
The story says "the saleswoman kept on bringing shoes. Mrs Grindy kept on trying them." How many shoes were on the floor at the end?
Hundreds! "There were hundreds of shoes on the floor of the shop."
What adjectives can we use to describe Mrs Grindy?
Old, fussy, particular...any others?
Why does Mrs Grindy not like the shoes that are "the latest fashion"?
They have no heels and no toes. Her feet would get cold.
What is wrong with the flat shoes?
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a describing word. It is used to describe a noun.
What shoes does the saleswoman offer Mrs Grindy to keep her feet warm?
Furry boots.
What shoes does Mrs Grindy take home?
She takes home the old shoes that she wore to the shop.
What "W Words" are important when writing a setting?
When, who, where and why.