Ready Steady Read Together
When the Sky Falls: Fiction Lesson 2
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
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What do you know and think?
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless.
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From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
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Let me read today's text
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“Right, this is us. Shoes off at the door. Outside stays outside.” Though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet.
“Sitting room is on the right. Sundays only. Leave your shoes by the front door and pile your luggage neatly by the stairs. You can move it shortly. Follow me.”
Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself. From the tiny amount of wood and coal piled next to it, it didn’t look like it would be warming any time soon either.
“Cold in here,” he said.
“Yes, well, best get used to it. That’s the last of the coke, and we’ve not had a delivery in weeks. Not since the last of the lads from the coal yard was conscripted.”
“Lavvie is through the back door and on the left. Don’t be wasting paper in there. And don’t be flushing unnecessarily. Same’s to be said of electricity. No reading in bed, unless it’s by candlelight. In fact, scratch that. Can’t say I like the idea of you and a flame alone together.”
Her words bounced off him. There was little chance of him bothering a book at any time.
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“Look.” She was staring at him now, her gaze heavy and uncomfortable. “I know you don’t want to be here. And you aren’t daft, you can see I’m hardly thrilled myself, but here we are. Your gran, she’s a good woman. Loyal. And I owe her a real debt.” Joseph felt himself bristle. He didn’t share her opinion of his gran.
“She helped me, see. Many years ago now, but that’s irrelevant.” Joseph saw Mrs F’s expression change, like she’d gone momentarily back to that time, but didn’t like what she saw.
“Why? What did she do?” His gran had done little for him. It had felt like she couldn’t wait to pack him off soon as the march of Dad’s shiny boots had stopped echoing in their ears.
“That’s between me and her,” Mrs F said uncomfortably. “And it’s certainly not something to be discussed this evening. Your gran wrote to me. Told me she was struggling to handle you, your behaviour. Your…moods.”
Joseph’s fists clenched at his sides. But Mrs F did not notice.
“She asked me to have you for a spell. Just while your father is away.”
The anger in him grew. He didn’t like her mentioning his dad. And besides, she didn’t know anything. Doubted very much his gran had shared the important stuff with her.
“Well, I don’t need you. I can look after myself.”
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
starkly
austere
barring
conscripted
bristle
irrelevant
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From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
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starkly
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Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
starkly
Your turn
barring
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
austere
conscripted
bristle
irrelevant
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check
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Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
“Right, this is us. Shoes off at the door. Outside stays outside.” Though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet.
“Sitting room is on the right. Sundays only. Leave your shoes by the front door and pile your luggage neatly by the stairs. You can move it shortly. Follow me.”
Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself. From the tiny amount of wood and coal piled next to it, it didn’t look like it would be warming any time soon either.
“Cold in here,” he said.
“Yes, well, best get used to it. That’s the last of the coke, and we’ve not had a delivery in weeks. Not since the last of the lads from the coal yard was conscripted.”
“Lavvie is through the back door and on the left. Don’t be wasting paper in there. And don’t be flushing unnecessarily. Same’s to be said of electricity. No reading in bed, unless it’s by candlelight. In fact, scratch that. Can’t say I like the idea of you and a flame alone together.”
Her words bounced off him. There was little chance of him bothering a book at any time.
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
“Look.” She was staring at him now, her gaze heavy and uncomfortable. “I know you don’t want to be here. And you aren’t daft, you can see I’m hardly thrilled myself, but here we are. Your gran, she’s a good woman. Loyal. And I owe her a real debt.”Joseph felt himself bristle. He didn’t share her opinion of his gran. “She helped me, see. Many years ago now, but that’s irrelevant.” Joseph saw Mrs F’s expression change, like she’d gone momentarily back to that time, but didn’t like what she saw. “Why? What did she do?” His gran had done little for him. It had felt like she couldn’t wait to pack him off soon as the march of Dad’s shiny boots had stopped echoing in their ears. “That’s between me and her,” Mrs F said uncomfortably. “And it’s certainly not something to be discussed this evening. Your gran wrote to me. Told me she was struggling to handle you, your behaviour. Your…moods.” Joseph’s fists clenched at his sides. But Mrs F did not notice. “She asked me to have you for a spell. Just while your father is away.” The anger in him grew. He didn’t like her mentioning his dad. And besides, she didn’t know anything. Doubted very much his gran had shared the important stuff with her. “Well, I don’t need you. I can look after myself.”
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
What did you notice?
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From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality:
cold and lifeless.
Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs,
there was little else.
The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
Explore
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
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From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
“Right, this is us. Shoes off at the door. Outside stays outside.” Though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet.
Reveal Explainer
This suggests that Mrs F keeps her house clean and organised. She likes things to be kept in their correct place. This makes it seem formal and not cosy and welcoming.
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
Teach
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. 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 impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence leave your shoes by the front door and pile your luggage neatly by the stairs
tidy and orderly
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence sitting room is on the right…Sundays only
formal with little comfort
Text Mark Evidence barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else
plain and bare
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
Text Mark Evidence - a flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless - the stove was unlit
cold and unwelcoming
Text Mark Evidence - that’s the last of the coke, and we’ve not had a delivery in weeks - lavvie is through the back door…don’t be wasting paper in there - don’t be flushing unnecessarily…same’s to be said of electricity
basic or frugal
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Text Mark Evidence shoes off at the door…though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet
Acceptable Answers
bossy, strict or controlling
Text Mark Evidence - a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless - the stove was unlit, much like her heart
unwelcoming and unfriendly
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Text Mark Evidence - don’t be wasting paper in there - don’t be flushing unnecessarily…same’s to be said of electricity
practical and frugal
Go to the next slide for more....
Text Mark Evidence can’t say I like the idea of you and a flame alone together
wary or untrusting
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - she was staring at him now, her gaze heavy and uncomfortable - you aren’t daft, you can see I’m hardly thrilled myself but here we are
direct and brutally honest
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence I owe her (Joseph’s gran) a real debt
loyal and grateful
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Text Mark Evidence - she (Joseph’s gran) helped me… many years ago now, but that’s irrelevant - Joseph saw Mrs F’s expression change, like she’d gone momentarily back to that time, but didn’t like what she saw - that’s between me and her…and its certainly not something to be discussed this evening
private and secretive
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘bristle’?
Find Me
Find the three words which mean ‘simple, plain or bare’:
Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
1 Discuss then check
3 Discuss then check
2 Discuss then check
starkly
lifeless
austere
True or False?
Joseph deeply enjoys reading books.
True
False
Tick Me
Which statements are reflect the character’s thoughts of Joseph’s gran?
Tick two:
A Both Mrs F and Joseph think she is strict but fair.
B Joseph admires his gran’s helpful and loyal nature.
Check
C Joseph thinks gran has not been helpful.
Click if correct
D Mrs F thinks gran is a good, loyal woman.
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
look forclues.
Reveal
Notice how the author builds suspense or hints at future events.
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: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
When the Sky Falls: Fiction Lesson 2
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?
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
“Right, this is us. Shoes off at the door. Outside stays outside.” Though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet. “Sitting room is on the right. Sundays only. Leave your shoes by the front door and pile your luggage neatly by the stairs. You can move it shortly. Follow me.” Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself. From the tiny amount of wood and coal piled next to it, it didn’t look like it would be warming any time soon either. “Cold in here,” he said. “Yes, well, best get used to it. That’s the last of the coke, and we’ve not had a delivery in weeks. Not since the last of the lads from the coal yard was conscripted.” “Lavvie is through the back door and on the left. Don’t be wasting paper in there. And don’t be flushing unnecessarily. Same’s to be said of electricity. No reading in bed, unless it’s by candlelight. In fact, scratch that. Can’t say I like the idea of you and a flame alone together.” Her words bounced off him. There was little chance of him bothering a book at any time.
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“Look.” She was staring at him now, her gaze heavy and uncomfortable. “I know you don’t want to be here. And you aren’t daft, you can see I’m hardly thrilled myself, but here we are. Your gran, she’s a good woman. Loyal. And I owe her a real debt.” Joseph felt himself bristle. He didn’t share her opinion of his gran. “She helped me, see. Many years ago now, but that’s irrelevant.” Joseph saw Mrs F’s expression change, like she’d gone momentarily back to that time, but didn’t like what she saw. “Why? What did she do?” His gran had done little for him. It had felt like she couldn’t wait to pack him off soon as the march of Dad’s shiny boots had stopped echoing in their ears. “That’s between me and her,” Mrs F said uncomfortably. “And it’s certainly not something to be discussed this evening. Your gran wrote to me. Told me she was struggling to handle you, your behaviour. Your…moods.” Joseph’s fists clenched at his sides. But Mrs F did not notice. “She asked me to have you for a spell. Just while your father is away.” The anger in him grew. He didn’t like her mentioning his dad. And besides, she didn’t know anything. Doubted very much his gran had shared the important stuff with her. “Well, I don’t need you. I can look after myself.”
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
starkly
austere
barring
conscripted
bristle
irrelevant
Explore
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. 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
starkly
Explore
Find Read Talk
Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
starkly
Your turn
barring
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
austere
conscripted
bristle
irrelevant
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
“Right, this is us. Shoes off at the door. Outside stays outside.” Though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet. “Sitting room is on the right. Sundays only. Leave your shoes by the front door and pile your luggage neatly by the stairs. You can move it shortly. Follow me.” Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself. From the tiny amount of wood and coal piled next to it, it didn’t look like it would be warming any time soon either. “Cold in here,” he said. “Yes, well, best get used to it. That’s the last of the coke, and we’ve not had a delivery in weeks. Not since the last of the lads from the coal yard was conscripted.” “Lavvie is through the back door and on the left. Don’t be wasting paper in there. And don’t be flushing unnecessarily. Same’s to be said of electricity. No reading in bed, unless it’s by candlelight. In fact, scratch that. Can’t say I like the idea of you and a flame alone together.” Her words bounced off him. There was little chance of him bothering a book at any time.
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
“Look.” She was staring at him now, her gaze heavy and uncomfortable. “I know you don’t want to be here. And you aren’t daft, you can see I’m hardly thrilled myself, but here we are. Your gran, she’s a good woman. Loyal. And I owe her a real debt.”Joseph felt himself bristle. He didn’t share her opinion of his gran. “She helped me, see. Many years ago now, but that’s irrelevant.” Joseph saw Mrs F’s expression change, like she’d gone momentarily back to that time, but didn’t like what she saw. “Why? What did she do?” His gran had done little for him. It had felt like she couldn’t wait to pack him off soon as the march of Dad’s shiny boots had stopped echoing in their ears. “That’s between me and her,” Mrs F said uncomfortably. “And it’s certainly not something to be discussed this evening. Your gran wrote to me. Told me she was struggling to handle you, your behaviour. Your…moods.” Joseph’s fists clenched at his sides. But Mrs F did not notice. “She asked me to have you for a spell. Just while your father is away.” The anger in him grew. He didn’t like her mentioning his dad. And besides, she didn’t know anything. Doubted very much his gran had shared the important stuff with her. “Well, I don’t need you. I can look after myself.”
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality:
cold and lifeless.
Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs,
there was little else.
The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
Explore
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
Explore
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
“Right, this is us. Shoes off at the door. Outside stays outside.” Though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet.
Reveal Explainer
This suggests that Mrs F keeps her house clean and organised. She likes things to be kept in their correct place. This makes it seem formal and not cosy and welcoming.
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
Teach
From: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021. 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 impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence leave your shoes by the front door and pile your luggage neatly by the stairs
tidy and orderly
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence sitting room is on the right…Sundays only
formal with little comfort
Text Mark Evidence barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else
plain and bare
A) What impression do you get of Mrs F’s house?
Text Mark Evidence - a flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless - the stove was unlit
cold and unwelcoming
Text Mark Evidence - that’s the last of the coke, and we’ve not had a delivery in weeks - lavvie is through the back door…don’t be wasting paper in there - don’t be flushing unnecessarily…same’s to be said of electricity
basic or frugal
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Text Mark Evidence shoes off at the door…though she made no effort to remove the boots from her own feet
Acceptable Answers
bossy, strict or controlling
Text Mark Evidence - a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless - the stove was unlit, much like her heart
unwelcoming and unfriendly
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Text Mark Evidence - don’t be wasting paper in there - don’t be flushing unnecessarily…same’s to be said of electricity
practical and frugal
Go to the next slide for more....
Text Mark Evidence can’t say I like the idea of you and a flame alone together
wary or untrusting
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - she was staring at him now, her gaze heavy and uncomfortable - you aren’t daft, you can see I’m hardly thrilled myself but here we are
direct and brutally honest
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence I owe her (Joseph’s gran) a real debt
loyal and grateful
B) What impression do you get of Mrs F?
Text Mark Evidence - she (Joseph’s gran) helped me… many years ago now, but that’s irrelevant - Joseph saw Mrs F’s expression change, like she’d gone momentarily back to that time, but didn’t like what she saw - that’s between me and her…and its certainly not something to be discussed this evening
private and secretive
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘bristle’?
Find Me
Find the three words which mean ‘simple, plain or bare’:
Joseph wondered what was behind the door in front of them. A flick of a switch revealed a starkly lit room that seemed to match the woman’s personality: cold and lifeless. Barring a tin bath tacked to the wall and a series of austere family photographs, there was little else. The stove was unlit, much like her heart, Joseph thought to himself.
1 Discuss then check
3 Discuss then check
2 Discuss then check
starkly
lifeless
austere
True or False?
Joseph deeply enjoys reading books.
True
False
Tick Me
Which statements are reflect the character’s thoughts of Joseph’s gran?
Tick two:
A Both Mrs F and Joseph think she is strict but fair.
B Joseph admires his gran’s helpful and loyal nature.
Check
C Joseph thinks gran has not been helpful.
Click if correct
D Mrs F thinks gran is a good, loyal woman.
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
look forclues.
Reveal
Notice how the author builds suspense or hints at future events.
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: When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle © 2021 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.