Chapter 1
Who is the main character introduced in the novel?
Dylan
What competition does Dylan’s teacher tell the class about?
The paper plane competition.
Who is Dylan’s initial enemy introduced early on?
Kevin, a boy from school.
The wind howled through the trees.
Personification
Write a simile to describe the sea.
The sea is like ________
Where does Dylan live?
Wallup, WA
What motivates Dylan to join the competition?
He realises he has a talent and wants to test himself
What is Kevin’s personality like?
Annoying (as a bully)
Boom! The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
Onomatopoeia.
Write personification for a storm.
The storm ____________.
Who does Dylan live with?
Jack, his dad
What is Dylan’s favourite activity at school?
Creating and throwing paper planes.
How does Kevin treat Dylan?
Tries to bully him in class
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Simile
Write a sentence with hyperbole about homework.
Be creative!
What narrative perspective is the story written in?
Third person.
What word best describes Dylan’s dad?
Sad, depressed, withdrawn
What natural skill does Dylan show with paper planes? - He is c_______ and p________ in improving designs.
He is creative and persistent in improving designs.
The classroom was a furnace.
Metaphor
Use onomatopoeia to describe a rainforest.
Be creative!
What imagery is used to describe Dylan’s paper planes? - they are described like s______ birds in flight.
They are described like soaring birds in flight.
Why is Dylan easy to empathise with? - He faces s_________ but never g_____ up.
He faces struggles but never gives up.
Where does Dylan's Grandpa live?
In a retirement home.
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Write personification about the sun.
The sun ______________.