Ready Steady Read Together
The Last Firefox: 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?
It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way…
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
B) What does the stranger ask of Charlie?
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Let me read today's text
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“And what makes you think I can give him a better home?”
He frowns. “Absolutely nothing. What gave you that idea? If anything, you’ve got a bit of a frightened look about you. But you’ll have to do. It’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away.”
There’s that word again. “The Grendilock?”
Before he can reply, another howl slithers through the ivy. It’s closer this time, running up my spine like an icy fingernail.
“That’s the Grendilock,” he whispers. “Accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub. The Royal Guard noticed his absence from the menagerie, and, ever since, the king has been in a royal rage. He ordered a reward for the return of Firetail. The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
“I have to go,” says the boy, picking up the fox and plopping him in my arms again. “Here, take him. You need to get used to each other.”
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Firetail looks up at me mistrustfully, and, just when it looks like he’s about to leap away from me, the howl returns. It’s even louder, like the wailing wind on a stormy night. Instantly, the cub changes his mind about trying to escape and burrows deeper into my chest. I feel a warmth spread down my front, and my heart pounds as I recognise what’s about to happen.
He’s heating up. He’s going to burst into flames – in my arms!
But then the warmth starts to smell, and I let out a horrified gasp as I realise what’s really happened.
“He’s peed on me!” I cry, plonking the cub on the ground. He darts over to his guardian and cowers between his legs again.
“Oh, that’s brilliant!” the boy says delightedly.
I gawp at him. “Eh?”
“Pass me your jacket. I can use it to lead the Grendilock away. It’s got an excellent sense of smell.”
I do as I’m told, wriggling out of my jacket and tossing it to him. He bundles it into a ball, then eyes me imploringly. “You must look after him. I’ll meet you back here in two days, at midday. Until then, keep him safe.”
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
accomplice
monstrous
menagerie
guardian
cowers
imploringly
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From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. 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
accomplice
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Find Read Talk
“That’s the Grendilock,” he whispers. “Accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub. The Royal Guard noticed his absence from the menagerie, and, ever since, the king has been in a royal rage. He ordered a reward for the return of Firetail. The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
accomplice
Your turn
menagerie
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
monstrous
guardian
cowers
imploringly
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
“And what makes you think I can give him a better home?”
He frowns. “Absolutely nothing. What gave you that idea? If anything, you’ve got a bit of a frightened look about you. But you’ll have to do. It’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away.”
There’s that word again. “The Grendilock?”
Before he can reply, another howl slithers through the ivy. It’s closer this time, running up my spine like an icy fingernail.
“That’s the Grendilock,” he whispers. “Accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub. The Royal Guard noticed his absence from the menagerie, and, ever since, the king has been in a royal rage. He ordered a reward for the return of Firetail. The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
“I have to go,” says the boy, picking up the fox and plopping him in my arms again. “Here, take him. You need to get used to each other.”
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Firetail looks up at me mistrustfully, and, just when it looks like he’s about to leap away from me, the howl returns. It’s even louder, like the wailing wind on a stormy night. Instantly, the cub changes his mind about trying to escape and burrows deeper into my chest. I feel a warmth spread down my front, and my heart pounds as I recognise what’s about to happen.
He’s heating up. He’s going to burst into flames – in my arms!
But then the warmth starts to smell, and I let out a horrified gasp as I realise what’s really happened.
“He’s peed on me!” I cry, plonking the cub on the ground. He darts over to his guardian and cowers between his legs again.
“Oh, that’s brilliant!” the boy says delightedly.
I gawp at him. “Eh?”
“Pass me your jacket. I can use it to lead the Grendilock away. It’s got an excellent sense of smell.”
I do as I’m told, wriggling out of my jacket and tossing it to him. He bundles it into a ball, then eyes me imploringly. “You must look after him. I’ll meet you back here in two days, at midday. Until then, keep him safe.”
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“The Grendilock is a terrible thing.”
“It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound.”
“But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark.
A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage.
Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
He frowns. “Absolutely nothing. What gave you that idea? If anything, you’ve got a bit of a frightened look about you. But you’ll have to do. It’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away.”
Reveal Explainer
The words ‘while I lead the Grendilock away’ suggest the Grendilock was chasing the fox. The stranger urgently needs someone to look after the cub. Phrases like ‘absolutely nothing’ and ‘bit of a frightened look about you’ hint that he would prefer someone who was strong or brave, unlike Charlie. The words ‘you’ll have to do’ show that he is desperate and Charlie is his only hope. As he would leave the fox with someone he just met shows just how dangerous the Grendilock truly is.
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
Teach
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. 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) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
B) What does the stranger ask of Charlie?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - another howl slithers through the ivy…running up my spine like an icy fingernail - the howl returns…it’s even louder, like the wailing wind on a stormy night
frightening sounds
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence that’s the Grendilock…accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub
commits bad deeds
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
Text Mark Evidence the Grendilock is a terrible thing…it can take many forms, its favourite being the hound…but they’re all monstrous in their own way
threatening nature or appearance
Text Mark Evidence - Firetail lets out a squeaky cry - the cub…burrows deeper into my chest…he’s peed on me - he (cub) darts over to his guardian and cowers between his legs
fearful effect on others
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence I can use it to lead the Grendilock away…it’s got an excellent sense of smell
skilled hunter
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - what makes you think I can give him a better home - you’ll have to do…it’s only for a day or two - I’ll meet you back her in two days at midday…until then, keep him safe
to give Firetail a short-term home
B) What does Teg ask of Charlie?
Text Mark Evidence - it’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away - I can use it (jacket) to lead the Grendilock away
a chance to escape from the Grendilock
Text Mark Evidence take him…you need to get used to each other
to bond with Firetail
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence pass me your jacket
to take his coat
Text Mark Evidence keep him safe
to protect Firetail
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘menagerie’?
True or False?
The Grendilock always looks like a hound.
True
False
Find Me
Find the word which means ‘inan urgently begging way’:
I do as I’m told, wriggling out of my jacket and tossing it to him. He bundles it into a ball, then eyes me imploringly. “You must look after him. I’ll meet you back here in two days, at midday. Until then, keep him safe.”
Discuss then check
imploringly
Sequence Me
Put the events in the correct order:
A) Teg met Charlie when he burst through the ivy.
B) Teg took Firetail from the palace’s menagerie.
C) Teg asked Charlie to keep Firetail safe.
D) The king became very angry and offered a reward.
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
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Ready Steady Read Together
The Last Firefox: 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?
It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way…
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
B) What does the stranger ask of Charlie?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
“And what makes you think I can give him a better home?” He frowns. “Absolutely nothing. What gave you that idea? If anything, you’ve got a bit of a frightened look about you. But you’ll have to do. It’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away.” There’s that word again. “The Grendilock?” Before he can reply, another howl slithers through the ivy. It’s closer this time, running up my spine like an icy fingernail. “That’s the Grendilock,” he whispers. “Accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub. The Royal Guard noticed his absence from the menagerie, and, ever since, the king has been in a royal rage. He ordered a reward for the return of Firetail. The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!” The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry. “I have to go,” says the boy, picking up the fox and plopping him in my arms again. “Here, take him. You need to get used to each other.”
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Firetail looks up at me mistrustfully, and, just when it looks like he’s about to leap away from me, the howl returns. It’s even louder, like the wailing wind on a stormy night. Instantly, the cub changes his mind about trying to escape and burrows deeper into my chest. I feel a warmth spread down my front, and my heart pounds as I recognise what’s about to happen. He’s heating up. He’s going to burst into flames – in my arms! But then the warmth starts to smell, and I let out a horrified gasp as I realise what’s really happened. “He’s peed on me!” I cry, plonking the cub on the ground. He darts over to his guardian and cowers between his legs again. “Oh, that’s brilliant!” the boy says delightedly. I gawp at him. “Eh?” “Pass me your jacket. I can use it to lead the Grendilock away. It’s got an excellent sense of smell.” I do as I’m told, wriggling out of my jacket and tossing it to him. He bundles it into a ball, then eyes me imploringly. “You must look after him. I’ll meet you back here in two days, at midday. Until then, keep him safe.”
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
accomplice
monstrous
menagerie
guardian
cowers
imploringly
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. 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
accomplice
Explore
Find Read Talk
“That’s the Grendilock,” he whispers. “Accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub. The Royal Guard noticed his absence from the menagerie, and, ever since, the king has been in a royal rage. He ordered a reward for the return of Firetail. The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
accomplice
Your turn
menagerie
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
monstrous
guardian
cowers
imploringly
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
“And what makes you think I can give him a better home?” He frowns. “Absolutely nothing. What gave you that idea? If anything, you’ve got a bit of a frightened look about you. But you’ll have to do. It’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away.” There’s that word again. “The Grendilock?” Before he can reply, another howl slithers through the ivy. It’s closer this time, running up my spine like an icy fingernail. “That’s the Grendilock,” he whispers. “Accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub. The Royal Guard noticed his absence from the menagerie, and, ever since, the king has been in a royal rage. He ordered a reward for the return of Firetail. The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!” The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry. “I have to go,” says the boy, picking up the fox and plopping him in my arms again. “Here, take him. You need to get used to each other.”
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Firetail looks up at me mistrustfully, and, just when it looks like he’s about to leap away from me, the howl returns. It’s even louder, like the wailing wind on a stormy night. Instantly, the cub changes his mind about trying to escape and burrows deeper into my chest. I feel a warmth spread down my front, and my heart pounds as I recognise what’s about to happen. He’s heating up. He’s going to burst into flames – in my arms! But then the warmth starts to smell, and I let out a horrified gasp as I realise what’s really happened. “He’s peed on me!” I cry, plonking the cub on the ground. He darts over to his guardian and cowers between his legs again. “Oh, that’s brilliant!” the boy says delightedly. I gawp at him. “Eh?” “Pass me your jacket. I can use it to lead the Grendilock away. It’s got an excellent sense of smell.” I do as I’m told, wriggling out of my jacket and tossing it to him. He bundles it into a ball, then eyes me imploringly. “You must look after him. I’ll meet you back here in two days, at midday. Until then, keep him safe.”
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!” The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“The Grendilock is a terrible thing.”
“It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound.”
“But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!”
The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark.
A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage.
Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The Grendilock is a terrible thing. It can take many forms, its favourite being the hound. But they’re all monstrous in their own way – and, right now, it’s close!” The next sound that thunders through the ivy is a bark. A furious, rumbling bark that rattles my ribcage. Firetail lets out a squeaky cry.
Explore
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
He frowns. “Absolutely nothing. What gave you that idea? If anything, you’ve got a bit of a frightened look about you. But you’ll have to do. It’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away.”
Reveal Explainer
The words ‘while I lead the Grendilock away’ suggest the Grendilock was chasing the fox. The stranger urgently needs someone to look after the cub. Phrases like ‘absolutely nothing’ and ‘bit of a frightened look about you’ hint that he would prefer someone who was strong or brave, unlike Charlie. The words ‘you’ll have to do’ show that he is desperate and Charlie is his only hope. As he would leave the fox with someone he just met shows just how dangerous the Grendilock truly is.
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
Teach
From: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022. 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) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
B) What does the stranger ask of Charlie?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - another howl slithers through the ivy…running up my spine like an icy fingernail - the howl returns…it’s even louder, like the wailing wind on a stormy night
frightening sounds
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence that’s the Grendilock…accomplice to the king, and seeking His Majesty’s only remaining firecub
commits bad deeds
A) How does the author make the Grendilock seem dangerous?
Text Mark Evidence the Grendilock is a terrible thing…it can take many forms, its favourite being the hound…but they’re all monstrous in their own way
threatening nature or appearance
Text Mark Evidence - Firetail lets out a squeaky cry - the cub…burrows deeper into my chest…he’s peed on me - he (cub) darts over to his guardian and cowers between his legs
fearful effect on others
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence I can use it to lead the Grendilock away…it’s got an excellent sense of smell
skilled hunter
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - what makes you think I can give him a better home - you’ll have to do…it’s only for a day or two - I’ll meet you back her in two days at midday…until then, keep him safe
to give Firetail a short-term home
B) What does Teg ask of Charlie?
Text Mark Evidence - it’s only for a day or two while I lead the Grendilock away - I can use it (jacket) to lead the Grendilock away
a chance to escape from the Grendilock
Text Mark Evidence take him…you need to get used to each other
to bond with Firetail
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence pass me your jacket
to take his coat
Text Mark Evidence keep him safe
to protect Firetail
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘menagerie’?
True or False?
The Grendilock always looks like a hound.
True
False
Find Me
Find the word which means ‘inan urgently begging way’:
I do as I’m told, wriggling out of my jacket and tossing it to him. He bundles it into a ball, then eyes me imploringly. “You must look after him. I’ll meet you back here in two days, at midday. Until then, keep him safe.”
Discuss then check
imploringly
Sequence Me
Put the events in the correct order:
A) Teg met Charlie when he burst through the ivy.
B) Teg took Firetail from the palace’s menagerie.
C) Teg asked Charlie to keep Firetail safe.
D) The king became very angry and offered a reward.
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
pick books you love.
Reveal
Choose books that excite you and spark your curiosity.
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: The Last Firefox by Lee Newbery © 2022 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.