Quick-fire
Which is written correctly?
A. diary of a wimpy kid
B. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
C. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
D. Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
B — Diary of a Wimpy Kid
What does the first T in TEEEEL stand for?
✅ Answer: Topic sentence
Name ONE context that could influence Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
✅ Possible answers:
Name three text structures used in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Which is written correctly when referring to the book?
A. In "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"...
B. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid...
C. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid...
D. In diary of a wimpy kid...
In 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'...
What should your topic sentence do?
A. Give a random quote
B. Introduce your main argument/idea
C. Explain the context in detail
D. Repeat the question
B. Introduce your main argument/idea
How does Diary of a Wimpy Kid reflect the experiences of young teenagers?
It reflects teenage experiences by exploring friendship problems, embarrassment, popularity, school pressures and the desire to fit in.
What is the purpose of a diary/journal structure?
It creates a personal perspective and allows readers to access Greg's thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Which author name is correctly capitalised?
A. jeff kinney
B. Jeff kinney
C. jeff Kinney
D. Jeff Kinney
D. Jeff Kinney
What is a sentence starter for an 'evidence' sentence?
Answers vary
How might the text challenge expectations about what makes someone successful or popular?
✅ Possible answer:
Kinney challenges the idea that popularity and social status automatically make someone successful or happy by showing Greg's attempts to become popular often create problems.
39. Complete:
Kinney uses the diary structure to shape meaning by __________.
✅ Possible answer:
Kinney uses the diary structure to shape meaning by giving readers direct access to Greg's personal thoughts and perspective.
4. Which sentence correctly introduces the author?
A. jeff kinney presents Greg as immature.
B. Jeff kinney presents Greg as immature.
C. Jeff Kinney presents Greg as immature.
D. Jeff Kinney Presents Greg as immature.
C. Jeff Kinney presents Greg as immature.
What is a sentence starter for an 'evaluate' sentence?
Answers vary
The text reflects the context of adolescence by __________.
✅ Possible answer:
The text reflects the context of adolescence by exploring the pressures of friendship, popularity and fitting in.
Why might Kinney combine written text with illustrations?
To make the text more engaging, communicate information visually and create humour by allowing the words and images to work together.
5. How should the title of a book be written?
A. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"
B. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
C. (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
D. diary of a wimpy kid
B — Use italics for a book title.
19. What is the difference between explaining what a quote shows and explaining why the author used it?
✅ Answer:
Explaining what the quote shows identifies the meaning of the evidence. Explaining why the author used it discusses the author's purpose and effect on the reader.
28. Complete:
Kinney challenges the expectation that teenagers should __________ by presenting Greg as __________.
✅ Possible answer:
Kinney challenges the expectation that teenagers should always be confident and socially successful by presenting Greg as insecure and socially awkward.
The use of illustrations allows the reader to __________, which helps show __________.
✅ Possible answer:
The use of illustrations allows the reader to see Greg's facial expressions, which helps show his embarrassment.