Narrative Writing
What is the name of the part of a story where the characters and setting are introduced?
The beginning or orientation.
What is the purpose of an informative text?
To give facts or teach about a topic.
What is the main character's name in The Wild Robot?
Roz
What is the fastest animal in the world?
A Cheetah.
How old is Mr Raymond?
Mr. Raymond is 19 years old!
What are the five senses you should use to add detail and make your story more exciting?
Sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
What do we call the title at the top of a section that tells us what it’s about?
A heading.
What is the name of the fox character in The Wild Robot?
'Fink' or 'Fink the Fox'.
What is the biggest animal on land?
Elephants are the biggest animal on land.
What is Mr Raymond's ethnicity?
A. Korean
B. Vietnamese
C. Chinese
D. Japanese
Mr. Raymond is C. Chinese!
What is a resolution or conclusion to a narrative?
It is the part of the story where the problem is solved or the story comes to an end.
How do subheadings help us read informative texts?
It helps break up the text into smaller sections, making it easier to read and it also organises it.
What at the start of the story causes Roz the Robot to turn on?
Curious Otters play around with her wreckage and accidentally press a button which turns her on.
What does the idiom "Spill the beans" mean?
It means to reveal a secret or share information that was supposed to be kept private.
What is Mr Raymond's favorite animal?
A. Cat
B. Dog
C. Panda
D. Goose
Mr Raymond's favorite animal is a CAT! MEOW!!
In narrative writing, what is a climax, and why is it important?
The climax is the most exciting or important part of the story where the conflict reaches its peak. It is important because it keeps the reader engaged and shows how the problem will be resolved.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in an informative text?
A fact is something true that can be proven, while an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
What happens at the start of the story which causes a lot of boxes of robots to break?
A big storm which is very strong damages the boxes, throwing them under the water and against the rocks.
True or False:
Cats on average sleep about 8 hours a day.
False: Cats sleep 12-18 hours a day!
Mr Raymond has no siblings.
Mr Raymond has 2 siblings so it is:
False!!
What does it mean to 'show don't tell?'
Show, don’t tell means using details to help the reader imagine what is happening, instead of just saying it.
For example:
Name three text features that help readers understand an informative text better.
Headings, diagrams, and captions.
Why do the animals at the start dislike Roz the Robot?
The animals think Roz is a monster because she is unfamiliar, makes loud noises, and doesn't seem like she belongs in their forest.
Name 3 Countries!
Sir will check!
Who is Mr Raymond's favorite student?
Trick Question: EVERYONE!!!!!