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Maths
Persuasive Writing
Rivet Boy
Teachers
100

Is the number 27 prime or composite? Explain why.

Composite – it has factors other than 1 and itself (1, 3, 9, 27).

100

What is our persuasive writing topic on?

Child labour

100

What is the name of the main character in Rivet Boy? (spelt correctly)

John Nicol

100

Which year 6 teacher taught prep last year?

Ms. Pomeroy

200

A rectangle measuring 8 cm by 4 cm is attached to a square with a side length of 4 cm. What is the total area of the shape?

Answer: 48 cm²
(Rectangle: 8 × 4 = 32 cm², Square: 4 × 4 = 16 cm², Total: 32 + 16 = 48 cm²)

200

Rewrite this neutral sentence using emotive language:
👉 Many children do not have enough food to eat.

Answer: Example: Thousands of innocent children are suffering from extreme hunger every day.

200
What city and country is Rivet Boy set in?

Edinburgh, Scotland 

200

Which year 6 teacher supports Richmond?

Mrs. Travers

300

Solve: 8 + (6 × 3) ÷ 2

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Answer: 17
(Step-by-step: Brackets first → 6 × 3 = 18, then division → 18 ÷ 2 = 9, then addition → 8 + 9 = 17)

300

 What is a modality word? Give an example.

A modality word shows the strength or certainty of a statement. Example: must, certainly, probably, might, should.

300

What is the name of John's little sister?

Helen

300

Which year 6 teacher has a Scottish background?



Mr. McCracken

400

Two numbers that are greater than 50 and less than 60 are prime numbers. What is one of the prime numbers?

53 or 59

400

Which of these sentences is objective, and which is personal?
1️⃣ The Forth Bridge was completed in 1890 and is still in use today.
2️⃣ I think Rivet Boy is an inspiring story about resilience and courage.

  • Sentence 1 is objective (based on facts).
  • Sentence 2 is personal (based on opinion).
400
What was the name belonging to the second signature in John's autograph book?

Robert Louis Stevenson - author of Treasure Island.

400

Which year 6 teacher is vegetarian?

Mr. Lello

500

Insert brackets to make this equation true:
6 + 4 × 7 - 3 = 22 

Answer: 6 + 4 × (7 - 3) = 22 

500

Change this sentence into a stronger persuasive statement by adding modality words and emotive language:
👉 We should try to reduce plastic waste.

Answer: Example: We must take immediate action to reduce plastic waste, as it is devastating our oceans and wildlife.

500

Mr. Arrol asks John is chapter 2 'How many rivets do you think a bridge like this will need?'

What is the answer?

'More than six million rivets, boy.'

500

What are the year 6 teachers birthdays? 

(500 points for an exact date, 250 points for a correct month)

Mr. Lello - April 2

Ms. Travers - July 28

Ms. Pomeroy - July 13

Mr. McCracken - June 14