Ready Steady Read Together
Einstein the Penguin: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘tilted’?
Which One's Right?
“There aren’t any penguins in Australia,” said Imogen knowingly. “It’s too hot.”
The word ‘knowingly’ shows Imogen thought she was…
A important
B clever
D special
C older
Fill the Gaps
amazement
webbed
Einstein hooted again, and bounced slightly on his little feet.
“He can understand what we’re saying,” said Mr Stewart in .
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Sequence Me
Put the events from the story in the correct order:
A) The family agreed to keep Einstein.
B) Mr Stewart saw that Einstein understood him.
C) The zoo wouldn’t take Einstein.
D) The family learned Einstein was from Australia.
Click if correct
Check
Speaking Spotlight
Step Inside
Explore
Step Inside: Bring your scene to life
How can you show how they feel?
What might they say?
What is around them?
How might they say it?
In small groups, re-enact the arrival of Einstein at the Stewart family's home.
How might they react?
How will their body move?
Common Exception Words
Explore
who
eye
again
every
Explore
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
disinterest
shrugged
detective
kidnappings
held for ransom
prompting
Explore
From: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
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“Why is Einstein staring at you?” said Arthur. He and Theo had come back inside, disappointed by Einstein’s disinterest in their games.
“I don’t know.” Imogen shrugged. “He’s been doing it ever since he gave me that photo at lunch.”
Einstein squawked at her, so Imogen took the photo back out of her pocket and looked at it.
“Did you see him before lunch?” asked Theo. “He disappeared.”
“Yes, he came upstairs to look at my detective books.”
Imogen frowned: it was the mention of detectives and kidnappings that had made Einstein start acting strangely. “I think the penguin in the photo must be a friend of his or something. He’s called Isaac.”
“How do you know his name?” asked Arthur, peering at the photo. “Isaac,” he read. “Einstein, did you write that?”
Einstein blinked and nodded.
From: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“Cool!” said Arthur. “I bet no one else has a penguin who can write!” Then Theo leaned over Imogen’s shoulder and had a look at the photo. “I like his yellow eyebrows,” he said. “Where’s your friend now, Einstein?”
Einstein squawked again, and shrugged his flippers.
“You don’t know?” said Arthur.
Imogen’s eyes widened, and suddenly everything fell into place. “That’s right!” she cried. “His friend must be missing! That’s why he was scared when I mentioned kidnappings!”
Einstein quickly nodded his head.
“Perhaps he’s been kidnapped and held for ransom by pirates!” she went on excitedly, prompting another scared honk from Einstein. “Sorry Einstein – I didn’t really mean that…But don’t worry! We’ll get Isaac back.”
From: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) “Why is Einstein staring at you?” said Arthur. He and Theo had come back inside, disappointed by Einstein’s disinterest in their games.
Circle the word which best completes the sentence.
The word ‘disappointment’ shows Arthur and Theo were feeling…
confused
sad
tired
cold
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
2) What was the name of Einstein’s friend in the photo?
Acceptable Answers:
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
3) Why did Einstein get excited when Imogen mentioned detective books?
Tick one:
Einstein really enjoys reading.
Einstein wanted Imogen to play outside.
Einstein wanted help to find his missing friend.
Einstein wanted to go back to the zoo.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
discover new worlds.
Reveal
Immerse yourself in imaginative settings and ideas.
If you like this book, you might like...
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: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Einstein the Penguin: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘tilted’?
Which One's Right?
“There aren’t any penguins in Australia,” said Imogen knowingly. “It’s too hot.”
The word ‘knowingly’ shows Imogen thought she was…
A important
B clever
D special
C older
Fill the Gaps
amazement
webbed
Einstein hooted again, and bounced slightly on his little feet. “He can understand what we’re saying,” said Mr Stewart in .
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Sequence Me
Put the events from the story in the correct order:
A) The family agreed to keep Einstein.
B) Mr Stewart saw that Einstein understood him.
C) The zoo wouldn’t take Einstein.
D) The family learned Einstein was from Australia.
Click if correct
Check
Speaking Spotlight
Step Inside
Explore
Step Inside: Bring your scene to life
How can you show how they feel?
What might they say?
What is around them?
How might they say it?
In small groups, re-enact the arrival of Einstein at the Stewart family's home.
How might they react?
How will their body move?
Common Exception Words
Explore
who
eye
again
every
Explore
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
disinterest
shrugged
detective
kidnappings
held for ransom
prompting
Explore
From: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Let me read today's text
Explore
“Why is Einstein staring at you?” said Arthur. He and Theo had come back inside, disappointed by Einstein’s disinterest in their games. “I don’t know.” Imogen shrugged. “He’s been doing it ever since he gave me that photo at lunch.” Einstein squawked at her, so Imogen took the photo back out of her pocket and looked at it. “Did you see him before lunch?” asked Theo. “He disappeared.” “Yes, he came upstairs to look at my detective books.” Imogen frowned: it was the mention of detectives and kidnappings that had made Einstein start acting strangely. “I think the penguin in the photo must be a friend of his or something. He’s called Isaac.” “How do you know his name?” asked Arthur, peering at the photo. “Isaac,” he read. “Einstein, did you write that?” Einstein blinked and nodded.
From: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“Cool!” said Arthur. “I bet no one else has a penguin who can write!” Then Theo leaned over Imogen’s shoulder and had a look at the photo. “I like his yellow eyebrows,” he said. “Where’s your friend now, Einstein?” Einstein squawked again, and shrugged his flippers. “You don’t know?” said Arthur. Imogen’s eyes widened, and suddenly everything fell into place. “That’s right!” she cried. “His friend must be missing! That’s why he was scared when I mentioned kidnappings!” Einstein quickly nodded his head. “Perhaps he’s been kidnapped and held for ransom by pirates!” she went on excitedly, prompting another scared honk from Einstein. “Sorry Einstein – I didn’t really mean that…But don’t worry! We’ll get Isaac back.”
From: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) “Why is Einstein staring at you?” said Arthur. He and Theo had come back inside, disappointed by Einstein’s disinterest in their games.
Circle the word which best completes the sentence. The word ‘disappointment’ shows Arthur and Theo were feeling…
confused
sad
tired
cold
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
2) What was the name of Einstein’s friend in the photo?
Acceptable Answers:
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
3) Why did Einstein get excited when Imogen mentioned detective books?
Tick one:
Einstein really enjoys reading.
Einstein wanted Imogen to play outside.
Einstein wanted help to find his missing friend.
Einstein wanted to go back to the zoo.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
discover new worlds.
Reveal
Immerse yourself in imaginative settings and ideas.
If you like this book, you might like...
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: Einstein the Penguin by Iona Rangeley © 2022 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
webbed
amazement