Ready Steady Read Together
The Goldfish Boy: Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Casey’s body went rigid, her hands splayed at her side. If I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her ears.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
B) Compare Matthew's reaction to Teddy falling in the pond to Casey's reaction?
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Let me read today's text
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There was a scream from outside. Teddy was flat on his back and Casey was dragging him off the blanket by his ankle. Once he was on the grass she dropped his foot with a thump and went back to her doll. Teddy lay there for a moment, staring up at the dazzling blue sky before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll. Grabbing a fistful of its hair he raced towards the pond, pulling it along the ground. Stunned, Casey sat, open-mouthed. There was a few seconds’ delay as her brain caught up with what was happening, and then she shouted with all her might:
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!”
The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved.
“No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!”
Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him.
The temptation was too much. With a large swing of his short, chubby arm the toddler threw the doll into the air, where it hung for a moment before plummeting into the dark, green water.
Splash! Casey froze as the doll lay on the surface like a doomed heroine. Its cream dress ballooned and for a moment it looked as if it was going to float, but then the fabric deflated and it slowly disappeared beneath the surface.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Casey’s body went rigid, her hands splayed at her side. If I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her ears. Teddy was facing the pond, hypnotised by the water. Stretching her arms as if she were about to do a conjuring trick, the little girl ran at her brother. Her hands hit him with such force his little head jolted back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the deep pond. It didn’t seem real at first. It was as if my window were a TV screen and any minute now the adverts would kick in. Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the pond.
“Where’s Mr Charles? Why isn’t he coming?” I said to the Wallpaper Lion. I thumped my gloved hand on the window.
“Help him!”
Casey jumped and her head slowly turned as she tried to work out where the sound was coming from.
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP!
“Get your granddad! Go and get your granddad! Now!”
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP!
My hand slapped hard on the glass but Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her. I ran out of my room. Standing at the top of the stairs I fixed my eyes on the front door. I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond. But I couldn’t move. The thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
porcelain doll
doomed heroine
plummeting
hypnotised
conjuring trick
jolted
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From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
porcelain doll
Explore
Find Read Talk
Teddy lay there for a moment, staring up at the dazzling blue sky before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll. Grabbing a fistful of its hair he raced towards the pond, pulling it along the ground.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
porcelain doll
Your turn
plummeting
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
doomed heroine
hypnotised
conjuring trick
jolted
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
There was a scream from outside. Teddy was flat on his back and Casey was dragging him off the blanket by his ankle. Once he was on the grass she dropped his foot with a thump and went back to her doll. Teddy lay there for a moment, staring up at the dazzling blue sky before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll. Grabbing a fistful of its hair he raced towards the pond, pulling it along the ground. Stunned, Casey sat, open-mouthed. There was a few seconds’ delay as her brain caught up with what was happening and then she shouted with all her might:
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!”
The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved.
“No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!”
Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him.
The temptation was too much. With a large swing of his short, chubby arm the toddler threw the doll into the air, where it hung for a moment before plummeting into the dark, green water.
Splash! Casey froze as the doll lay on the surface like a doomed heroine. Its cream dress ballooned and for a moment it looked as if it was going to float, but then the fabric deflated and it slowly disappeared beneath the surface.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Casey’s body went rigid, her hands splayed at her side. If I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her ears. Teddy was facing the pond, hypnotised by the water. Stretching her arms as if she were about to do a conjuring trick, the little girl ran at her brother. Her hands hit him with such force his little head jolted back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the deep pond. It didn’t seem real at first. It was as if my window were a TV screen and any minute now the adverts would kick in. Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the pond.
“Where’s Mr Charles? Why isn’t he coming?” I said to the Wallpaper Lion. I thumped my gloved hand on the window.
“Help him!”
Casey jumped and her head slowly turned as she tried to work out where the sound was coming from.
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP!
“Get your granddad! Go and get your granddad! Now!”
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP!
My hand slapped hard on the glass but Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her. I ran out of my room. Standing at the top of the stairs I fixed my eyes on the front door. I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond. But I couldn’t move. The thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!” The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved.
“No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!”
Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him. The temptation was too much.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!”
The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles.
No one moved.
“No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!”
Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him.
The temptation was too much.
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!” The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved.
“No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!”
Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him. The temptation was too much.
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
There was a scream from outside. Teddy was flat on his back and Casey was dragging him off the blanket by his ankle. Once he was on the grass she dropped his foot with a thump and went back to her doll.
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
Reveal Explainer
I can infer that Casey pushed Teddy over and he screamed when he fell. This shows that Casey physically fights with Teddy. The fact that Casey was dragging Teddy off of the blanket shows that they do not share nicely.
Teach
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
B) Compare Matthew's reaction to Teddy falling in the pond to Casey's reaction?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - once he was on the grass she (Casey) dropped his (Teddy’s) foot with a thump - Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the deep pond
Acceptable Answers
they are mean and rough with each other, not caring or gentle
Text Mark Evidence - Teddy lay there for a moment… before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll - the toddler threw the doll into the air
they fight over toys
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
Text Mark Evidence - she (Casey) shouted at him (Teddy) with all her might - her (Casey’s) hands hit him (Teddy) with such force his little head jolted back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the pond
they fight verbally and physically
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him (Teddy) - if I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her (Casey’s) ears - Casey just glared up at me
Teddy makes Casey upset and angry
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Acceptable Answers
Differences
Similarities
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: it didn’t seem real at first…it was as if my window were a TV screen and any minute now the adverts would kick in Casey: Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the deep pond
still/stunned initial reaction watching Teddy
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: I thumped my gloved hand on the window…help him; thump, thump, thump…get your granddad…go and get your granddad…now
Casey: Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her
actions to get help
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond…but I couldn’t move
Casey: Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her
neither ran to the pond to pull Teddy out of the water
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: the thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick
reason for not saving Teddy
B) Compare Matthew's reaction to Teddy falling in the pond to Casey's reaction?
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘porcelain’?
Fill the Gaps
hypnotised
conjuring
jolted
Teddy was facing the pond, by thewater. Stretching her arms as if she were about to do a trick, the little girl ran at her brother. Her hands hit him with such force his little head back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the pond.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Find Me
Find the word which means‘plunging or falling’:
The temptation was too much. With a large swing of his short, chubby arm the toddler threw the doll into the air, where it hung for a moment before plummeting into the dark, green water.
Splash!
Discuss then check
plummeting
Tick Me
Click here to reveal a paragraph from the text...
What does this tell us about Matthew’s fear of germs?
Tick two
A He was just being dramatic for attention.
B His condition is real and he’s not pretending.
Check
C He was pretending so he wouldn’t get wet.
Click if correct
D His condition is so severe that he couldn’t even help in an emergency.
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
discover new authors.
Reveal
Try books from writers you've never heard of to expand your horizons.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
Standing at the top of the stairs I fixed my eyes on the front door. I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond. But I couldn’t move. The thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick.
hypnotised
conjuring
jolted
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Ready Steady Read Together
The Goldfish Boy: Fiction Lesson 3
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Casey’s body went rigid, her hands splayed at her side. If I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her ears.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
B) Compare Matthew's reaction to Teddy falling in the pond to Casey's reaction?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
There was a scream from outside. Teddy was flat on his back and Casey was dragging him off the blanket by his ankle. Once he was on the grass she dropped his foot with a thump and went back to her doll. Teddy lay there for a moment, staring up at the dazzling blue sky before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll. Grabbing a fistful of its hair he raced towards the pond, pulling it along the ground. Stunned, Casey sat, open-mouthed. There was a few seconds’ delay as her brain caught up with what was happening, and then she shouted with all her might: “GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!” The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved. “No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!” Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him. The temptation was too much. With a large swing of his short, chubby arm the toddler threw the doll into the air, where it hung for a moment before plummeting into the dark, green water. Splash! Casey froze as the doll lay on the surface like a doomed heroine. Its cream dress ballooned and for a moment it looked as if it was going to float, but then the fabric deflated and it slowly disappeared beneath the surface.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Casey’s body went rigid, her hands splayed at her side. If I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her ears. Teddy was facing the pond, hypnotised by the water. Stretching her arms as if she were about to do a conjuring trick, the little girl ran at her brother. Her hands hit him with such force his little head jolted back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the deep pond. It didn’t seem real at first. It was as if my window were a TV screen and any minute now the adverts would kick in. Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the pond. “Where’s Mr Charles? Why isn’t he coming?” I said to the Wallpaper Lion. I thumped my gloved hand on the window. “Help him!” Casey jumped and her head slowly turned as she tried to work out where the sound was coming from. THUMP, THUMP, THUMP! “Get your granddad! Go and get your granddad! Now!” THUMP, THUMP, THUMP! My hand slapped hard on the glass but Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her. I ran out of my room. Standing at the top of the stairs I fixed my eyes on the front door. I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond. But I couldn’t move. The thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
porcelain doll
doomed heroine
plummeting
hypnotised
conjuring trick
jolted
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
porcelain doll
Explore
Find Read Talk
Teddy lay there for a moment, staring up at the dazzling blue sky before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll. Grabbing a fistful of its hair he raced towards the pond, pulling it along the ground.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
porcelain doll
Your turn
plummeting
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
doomed heroine
hypnotised
conjuring trick
jolted
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
There was a scream from outside. Teddy was flat on his back and Casey was dragging him off the blanket by his ankle. Once he was on the grass she dropped his foot with a thump and went back to her doll. Teddy lay there for a moment, staring up at the dazzling blue sky before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll. Grabbing a fistful of its hair he raced towards the pond, pulling it along the ground. Stunned, Casey sat, open-mouthed. There was a few seconds’ delay as her brain caught up with what was happening and then she shouted with all her might: “GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!” The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved. “No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!” Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him. The temptation was too much. With a large swing of his short, chubby arm the toddler threw the doll into the air, where it hung for a moment before plummeting into the dark, green water. Splash! Casey froze as the doll lay on the surface like a doomed heroine. Its cream dress ballooned and for a moment it looked as if it was going to float, but then the fabric deflated and it slowly disappeared beneath the surface.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Casey’s body went rigid, her hands splayed at her side. If I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her ears. Teddy was facing the pond, hypnotised by the water. Stretching her arms as if she were about to do a conjuring trick, the little girl ran at her brother. Her hands hit him with such force his little head jolted back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the deep pond. It didn’t seem real at first. It was as if my window were a TV screen and any minute now the adverts would kick in. Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the pond. “Where’s Mr Charles? Why isn’t he coming?” I said to the Wallpaper Lion. I thumped my gloved hand on the window. “Help him!” Casey jumped and her head slowly turned as she tried to work out where the sound was coming from. THUMP, THUMP, THUMP! “Get your granddad! Go and get your granddad! Now!” THUMP, THUMP, THUMP! My hand slapped hard on the glass but Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her. I ran out of my room. Standing at the top of the stairs I fixed my eyes on the front door. I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond. But I couldn’t move. The thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick.
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!” The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved. “No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!” Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him. The temptation was too much.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!”
The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles.
No one moved.
“No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!”
Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him.
The temptation was too much.
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“GIVE HER BACK TO ME, NOW!” The little boy turned, the doll dangling from his fist with its legs jutting out at awkward angles. No one moved. “No, Teddy! Mum gave her to me!” Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him. The temptation was too much.
Explore
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
There was a scream from outside. Teddy was flat on his back and Casey was dragging him off the blanket by his ankle. Once he was on the grass she dropped his foot with a thump and went back to her doll.
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
Reveal Explainer
I can infer that Casey pushed Teddy over and he screamed when he fell. This shows that Casey physically fights with Teddy. The fact that Casey was dragging Teddy off of the blanket shows that they do not share nicely.
Teach
From: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
B) Compare Matthew's reaction to Teddy falling in the pond to Casey's reaction?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - once he was on the grass she (Casey) dropped his (Teddy’s) foot with a thump - Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the deep pond
Acceptable Answers
they are mean and rough with each other, not caring or gentle
Text Mark Evidence - Teddy lay there for a moment… before scrambling to his feet and lunging for the porcelain doll - the toddler threw the doll into the air
they fight over toys
A) What can you infer about the relationship between Teddy and Casey?
Text Mark Evidence - she (Casey) shouted at him (Teddy) with all her might - her (Casey’s) hands hit him (Teddy) with such force his little head jolted back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the pond
they fight verbally and physically
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - Casey’s voice shook as she pleaded with him (Teddy) - if I’d been watching a cartoon, white steam would have erupted from her (Casey’s) ears - Casey just glared up at me
Teddy makes Casey upset and angry
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Acceptable Answers
Differences
Similarities
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: it didn’t seem real at first…it was as if my window were a TV screen and any minute now the adverts would kick in Casey: Casey stood and watched as her brother splashed desperately in the deep pond
still/stunned initial reaction watching Teddy
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: I thumped my gloved hand on the window…help him; thump, thump, thump…get your granddad…go and get your granddad…now Casey: Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her
actions to get help
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond…but I couldn’t move Casey: Casey just glared up at me, her arms hanging by her sides as her brother’s splashes rained around her
neither ran to the pond to pull Teddy out of the water
Text Mark Evidence Matthew: the thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick
reason for not saving Teddy
B) Compare Matthew's reaction to Teddy falling in the pond to Casey's reaction?
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘porcelain’?
Fill the Gaps
hypnotised
conjuring
jolted
Teddy was facing the pond, by thewater. Stretching her arms as if she were about to do a trick, the little girl ran at her brother. Her hands hit him with such force his little head back, and then he toppled forwards, straight into the pond.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Find Me
Find the word which means‘plunging or falling’:
The temptation was too much. With a large swing of his short, chubby arm the toddler threw the doll into the air, where it hung for a moment before plummeting into the dark, green water. Splash!
Discuss then check
plummeting
Tick Me
Click here to reveal a paragraph from the text...
What does this tell us about Matthew’s fear of germs?
Tick two
A He was just being dramatic for attention.
B His condition is real and he’s not pretending.
Check
C He was pretending so he wouldn’t get wet.
Click if correct
D His condition is so severe that he couldn’t even help in an emergency.
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
discover new authors.
Reveal
Try books from writers you've never heard of to expand your horizons.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson © 2017 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
Standing at the top of the stairs I fixed my eyes on the front door. I could run down, pull on my trainers, sprint round and pull Teddy out of the pond. But I couldn’t move. The thought of going outside, let alone putting my hands in that dirty pond water, made me feel sick.
hypnotised
conjuring
jolted