Spot the point
Sentence: The writer describes the storm as “violent and unrelenting.”
Q: What point is the writer making about the storm?
A:
The storm is powerful/dangerous.
The storm is aggressive.
The storm is continuous and strong.
Q: Find a short piece of evidence that shows fear: The girl was trembling as she walked into the room.
A:
“trembling”
“walked into the room trembling”
Sentence: The writer describes the village as “forgotten.”
Q: Explain why this proves the writer’s point.
A:
It suggests the village is neglected.
It makes the reader think it is abandoned.
It creates a lonely mood.
Sentence: The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
Q: Make a full PEE paragraph.
Point: The dog is protective.
Evidence: “barked loudly at the stranger.”
Explain: This shows the dog wants to defend its owner.
Sentence: The writer says the child’s “eyes sparkled with excitement.”
Task: Make a PEE paragraph.
A:
Point: The child is happy.
Evidence: “eyes sparkled with excitement.”
Explain: This shows she is full of joy and energy.
Sentence: The character smiled nervously at the crowd.
Q: What point is the writer making about the character?
A:
The character feels anxious.
The character is uncomfortable.
The character lacks confidence.
Q: Find a piece of evidence that shows anger: He slammed the door shut behind him.
A:
“slammed the door”
“shut behind him
Sentence: The boy “hid behind the curtain.”
Q: Explain why this proves the point that he is scared.
A:
It shows he wants to avoid danger.
It shows he is trying to protect himself.
It makes the reader see him as fearful.
Sentence: The writer describes the room as “cold and bare.”
A:
Point: The room feels unwelcoming.
Evidence: “cold and bare.”
Explain: This makes the reader feel sorry for whoever lives there.
Sentence: The writer describes the town as “broken and forgotten.”
Task: Make a PEE paragraph.
A:
Point: The town is neglected.
Evidence: “broken and forgotten.”
Explain: This makes the reader imagine a place that is empty and sad.
Sentence: The forest was “silent except for the crunch of leaves.”
Q: What point is the writer making about the forest?
A:
The forest is quiet.
The forest feels empty.
The forest is still and calm.
Q: Find a piece of evidence that shows sadness: Tears rolled down her cheeks as she read the letter.
A:
“Tears rolled down her cheeks”
“as she read the letter”
Sentence: The old man “spoke in a whisper.”
Q: Explain why this proves he is mysterious.
It makes him seem secretive.
It makes him sound suspicious.
It creates tension for the reader.
Sentence: She “ran until her legs gave way.”
A:
Point: She is desperate.
Evidence: “ran until her legs gave way.”
Explain: This shows her determination, even though she is exhausted.
Sentence: The man “clenched his fists tightly.”
Task: Make a PEE paragraph.
A:
Point: The man is angry.
Evidence: “clenched his fists tightly.”
Explain: This shows he is trying to control his anger.
Sentence: The hero “charged forward without hesitation.”
Q: What point is the writer making about the hero?
A:
The hero is brave.
The hero is confident.
The hero is determined.
Q: Find a piece of evidence that shows mystery: The figure disappeared into the mist.
A:
“disappeared”
“into the mist”
Sentence: The sky was “black with storm clouds.”
Q: Explain why this proves the setting is threatening.
A:
It creates a dark and frightening atmosphere.
It warns the reader that danger is coming.
It shows that something bad may happen.
Sentence: The teacher “snapped at the class.”
A:
Point: The teacher is angry.
Evidence: “snapped at the class.”
Explain: This shows she is frustrated with their behaviour.
Sentence: The writer says the night was “silent, except for the echo of footsteps.”
Task: Make a PEE paragraph.
A:
Point: The atmosphere is eerie.
Evidence: “echo of footsteps.”
Explain: This creates tension and makes the reader feel uneasy.
Sentence: The old house “groaned as the wind pushed against it.”
Q: What point is the writer making about the house?
A:
The house is weak/fragile.
The house is old and damaged.
The house is unstable.
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Q: Find a piece of evidence that shows tension: The footsteps echoed louder and louder in the corridor.
A:
“echoed louder and louder”
“in the corridor”
Sentence: The soldier “clutched the letter tightly.”
Q: Explain why this proves he is emotional.
A:
It shows he values the letter deeply.
It suggests he is desperate to hold onto hope.
It makes the reader feel his sadness or longing.
Sentence: The writer describes the door as “creaking open slowly.”
A:
Point: The scene is tense and suspenseful.
Evidence: “creaking open slowly.”
Explain: This makes the reader feel anxious about what will happen next.
Sentence: The writer describes the forest as “dark, twisting, and endless.”
Task: Make a PEE paragraph.
A:
Point: The forest is frightening and mysterious.
Evidence: “dark, twisting, and endless.”
Explain: This makes the reader feel trapped and anxious about what lies ahead.