PETAL
What does P in PETAL stand for, and what does it do?
Point. It makes a specific argument about the topic/relationship.
What does Nash’s dad do for a living?
He is a Robber/Thief
“This bag weighs a million tonnes!”
Hyperbole
What is the name of the town?
Broken Ridge
Who has the longest first name in the class?
Binjarra!
What does E in PETAL stand for, and what does it do?
Evidence. It is a quote from the text that proves/supports your Point.
What does Nash’s mum do for a living?
Police Officer
“The sun smiled down on us.”
Who is the author?
Tristan Bancks
Who has the shortest first name?
Kai!
What does T in PETAL stand for, and what does it do?
Technique. It identifies how the author has written the evidence.
What two characters threaten Nash’s family?
Worm and Tattoo
“He ran like the wind.”
Simile
What is Nash's hobby?
Running
What first name appears twice in the class?
Bella!
What does A in PETAL stand for, and what does it do?
Analysis. It explains what the evidence and technique show about your Point.
Who is the school principal?
Mrs Diaz
“Peter picked purple plums.”
Alliteration
WHat did dad steal from the servo, other than money?
Turkish Delights
What two surnames appear more than once?
Currie and Taylor!
What does L in PETAL stand for, and what does it do?
Link. It connects your argument back to the assessment question.
What is the principal’s son’s name?
Griff
“BANG! The door slammed shut.”
Onomatopoeia
What is mum's boyfriends name?
Damien
How many students have birthdays this month, and who are they?
Two. Kai and Tyson!