Tally's Blood
What is the name of the Italian family at the centre of the play?
The Pedreschi family
What do you have to do when answering own words questions? (2 points)
Identify/Highlight the answer in the passage
Paraphrase using your own words in bullet points.
Paris
What country is famous for pizza?
Italy
Q: Who is the main character in the Harry Potter films?
Harry Potter
Why do Rosinella and Massimo take in Lucia?
"The streets buzzed with life as the sun dipped below the skyline."
Write this in your own words
Any appropriate paraphrase without the words buzzed, and dipped.
What is the longest wall in the world?
The Great Wall of China
Why is Brazil famous? (there's a few right answers!)
Q: Why do people enjoy superhero movies like Spider-Man or The Avengers?
A: Because they are exciting, have cool action scenes, and show heroes saving the world.
How does the play explore the theme of prejudice in the 1930s?
Rosinella thinks Italians are better and that Scots girls are promiscuous.
How many marks is the RUAE paper in the National 5 exam?
30
If it is 3 PM in London, what time is it in New York (Eastern Time), assuming both cities are on standard time?
10am (New York is 5 hours behind)
Q: If it’s summer in Australia, what season is it in the UK?
Winter (opposite hemispheres)
Q: If a film is rated PG, who can watch it?
A: Anyone, but younger children should watch it with a parent or guardian.
Q: What do Rosinella’s early interactions with Bridget and Hughie reveal about her views on Scottish people?
Rosinella’s early interactions suggest she holds a strong bias in favour of Italians and is somewhat dismissive of Scottish people. She often makes sweeping generalisations, implying that Italians are more family-oriented and morally upright.
When analysing language you should....
Quote & Comment
Q: Why was the invention of the printing press important for people in Europe?
A: It made books cheaper and easier to get, so more people could learn to read. It also helped new ideas spread quickly.
Q: How is Japan different from the UK in terms of natural disasters?
A: Japan experiences more earthquakes and tsunamis because it lies on a tectonic plate boundary.
Q: What makes a film’s soundtrack important to the story?
A: It helps create mood, builds tension, and makes emotional scenes more powerful.
Q: How effectively does Di Mambro use contrasting characters to highlight cultural differences in the first five scenes?
Rosinella and Massimo represent traditional Italian values—strong family loyalty, pride in heritage, and a close-knit community. In contrast, characters like Bridget and Hughie reflect a more open and integrated Scottish lifestyle. T
What type of question is this:
'Read lines 1- 5. Using your own words, explain why the writer criticises American politics.'
Q: Do you think space exploration is useful for life on Earth? Give one or two reasons for your answer.
Example answers: inventions like satellites (for GPS and weather) and helped us learn more about science and the Earth.
Q: Do you think it’s important for countries to work together on climate change? Give one reason.
Any reasonable reason gets the points.
Q: Do you think animated films are just for children? Explain your answer.
Example answer
A: No, because many animated films have messages and humour that adults enjoy too (e.g. Shrek, Inside Out).