Ready Steady Read Together
The Storm Keeper's Island: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘seething’?
True or False?
Fionn decided to stay safe by avoiding the magic of the island.
True
False
Link Me
Link each word with its correct definition:
A) done with great difficulty or effort
1 plumes
B) saliva or drool coming out of the mouth
2 beckoning
C) gesturing or signalling
Check
3 spittle
Click if correct
D) large feathers or clouds of smoke
4 laboured
Sequence Me
Put the events from the unit in the correct order:
A) When he arrives on the ferry, Fionn feels as if the island is calling him.
B) Fionn and Tara listened to stories his mother told about the island.
C) Fionn’s grandfather overhears the children calling his house grim and laughs loudly.
D) Fionn’s grandfather is filled with terror when he discovers the candle had been blown out.
Click if correct
Check
Speaking Spotlight
Character Monologue
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Character Monologue
Teacher note: Check the plan.
Express yourself
Speak clearly
Practise first
Imagine the scene
Understand your character
Eye contact
Gesture
Be confident
Then perform
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
loitering / lingering
scouring
regarded
musical arpeggio
singsong cadence
misstep
Explore
From: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
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When Fionn made it back to the cottage, there was a raven sitting on the chimney and a man loitering in the front garden. Fionn recognised him immediately by his flaming crimson hair. He was still wearing the weird jumper despite the warm day. He was inspecting the briars, twirling the thorns between his fingers, like a poet scouring for inspiration.
“Can I help you?” said Fionn, slowing to a stop.
The raven kraa-ed as it flew away.
Fionn tried not to jump out of his skin.
It’s just a bird. I’m not afraid of birds.
The man regarded him with an easy smile – a full set of bright white teeth made all the whiter against the shock of red. He released the thorns and dug his hands in his pockets. “I’m looking for the Storm Keeper.”
Fionn tensed. Perhaps it was the unexpected raven or the memory of Morrigan’s gaze branded in his mind, but he was suddenly on high alert.
“Alas, your sister says he’s not here,” the man went on. He was slimmer than Fionn remembered, his shoulders bony and his chin sharp, his body carved with angles instead of curves. “Or was she lying to me?”
“Sorry, who are you?”
The man’s chuckle was a musical arpeggio. “Forgive me, Fionn, I often forget to introduce myself. I’m Ivan. I arrived a couple of days ago from Dublin.” He dipped his chin, his hands still dug into the pockets of his jeans. “I am just fascinated by the history of this island.”
From: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fionn didn’t know which made him more uncomfortable – the familiarity with which he was speaking to him or the fact that he hadn’t blinked since they began their conversation. “What brings you here?” “Curiosity,” said Ivan, stepping into his path. Fionn tried to place his accent but he couldn’t. It was easy and fluid, a singsong cadence that made it seem as though he might burst into song at any moment. He didn’t sound like he was from Dublin. “If I’d known where all the good Irish weather had been hiding…I would have come a lot sooner.”
“Don’t get used to it. The weather here is just as unpredictable.”
A glint sparked in Ivan’s eyes. “Is that right?”
Fionn got the feeling he had just made a misstep. Uneasiness was grumbling in his stomach, the events of earlier creeping over him again. He needed to be inside in the comforting dimness, away from human interaction. “I’d better go.”
Ivan didn’t move out of his way. “Do you happen to know when your grandfather will be back?”
“No idea.”
His beard twitched. “I was under the impression he never left the house. At least, that’s what I heard…”
There was a long, lingering silence.
Fionn glared at Ivan. “What exactly did you want to talk to my grandfather about?”
Ivan smiled, the word coming through his teeth. “Caves.”
Fionn’s chest tightened.
From: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
Perhaps it was the unexpected raven or the memory of Morrigan’s gaze branded in his mind, but he was suddenly on high alert.
1) The words ‘branded in his mind’ suggest that Morrigan’s gaze was…
memorable
magical
unimportant
terrifying
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
2) The presence and description of the raven create…
Tick one:
a focus on nature and the natural world.
an ominous or unsettling mood.
a sense of excitement and adventure.
a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
3) Find and copy two ways the author describes Ivan’s voice.
Acceptable Answers:- (the man’s chuckle was) a musical arpeggio
- (it was) easy and fluid
- a singsong cadence
- (made it) seem as though he might burst into song at any moment
- he didn’t sound like he was from Dublin
RevealAnswer
Practise & Apply
4) Put the following events in order.Write a number 1-5 in each box.
The stranger introduces himself as Ivan and claims to be from Dublin.
Fionn tells the visitor that the weather in Arranmore is unpredictable.
Fionn discovers a man and a raven in his grandfather’s garden.
Ivan tells Fionn that he wanted to talk to Malachy about caves.
Reveal Answer
Fionn tries to calm himself when the bird flew away suddenly.
Practise & Apply
5) How does Fionn feel when he encounters Ivan outside his grandfather’s cottage? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence - what brings you here - he didn’t sound like he was from Dublin - what exactly did you want to talk to my grandfather about
suspicious
Text Mark Evidence - Fionn tensed - uneasiness was grumbling in his stomach
anxious or nervous
Text Mark Evidence - Fionn got the feeling he had made a misstep - Fionn’s chest tightened
frightened or intimidated
Text Mark Evidence - Fionn tried not to jump out of his skin - he was suddenly on high alert
on edge or alert
Text Mark Evidence he needed to be inside the comforting dimness, away from human interaction
overwhelmed
Text Mark Evidence Fionn didn’t know which made him more uncomfortable – the familiarity… or the fact that he hadn’t blinked
unsettled or uncomfortable
RevealEvidence & Answers
Text Mark Evidence Fionn glared at Ivan
angry or hostile
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
ask,"What if?"
Reveal
Imagine how the story would change if the characters made different choices.
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: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
The Storm Keeper's Island: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘seething’?
True or False?
Fionn decided to stay safe by avoiding the magic of the island.
True
False
Link Me
Link each word with its correct definition:
A) done with great difficulty or effort
1 plumes
B) saliva or drool coming out of the mouth
2 beckoning
C) gesturing or signalling
Check
3 spittle
Click if correct
D) large feathers or clouds of smoke
4 laboured
Sequence Me
Put the events from the unit in the correct order:
A) When he arrives on the ferry, Fionn feels as if the island is calling him.
B) Fionn and Tara listened to stories his mother told about the island.
C) Fionn’s grandfather overhears the children calling his house grim and laughs loudly.
D) Fionn’s grandfather is filled with terror when he discovers the candle had been blown out.
Click if correct
Check
Speaking Spotlight
Character Monologue
Explore
Character Monologue
Teacher note: Check the plan.
Express yourself
Speak clearly
Practise first
Imagine the scene
Understand your character
Eye contact
Gesture
Be confident
Then perform
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
loitering / lingering
scouring
regarded
musical arpeggio
singsong cadence
misstep
Explore
From: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Let me read today's text
Explore
When Fionn made it back to the cottage, there was a raven sitting on the chimney and a man loitering in the front garden. Fionn recognised him immediately by his flaming crimson hair. He was still wearing the weird jumper despite the warm day. He was inspecting the briars, twirling the thorns between his fingers, like a poet scouring for inspiration. “Can I help you?” said Fionn, slowing to a stop. The raven kraa-ed as it flew away. Fionn tried not to jump out of his skin. It’s just a bird. I’m not afraid of birds. The man regarded him with an easy smile – a full set of bright white teeth made all the whiter against the shock of red. He released the thorns and dug his hands in his pockets. “I’m looking for the Storm Keeper.” Fionn tensed. Perhaps it was the unexpected raven or the memory of Morrigan’s gaze branded in his mind, but he was suddenly on high alert. “Alas, your sister says he’s not here,” the man went on. He was slimmer than Fionn remembered, his shoulders bony and his chin sharp, his body carved with angles instead of curves. “Or was she lying to me?” “Sorry, who are you?” The man’s chuckle was a musical arpeggio. “Forgive me, Fionn, I often forget to introduce myself. I’m Ivan. I arrived a couple of days ago from Dublin.” He dipped his chin, his hands still dug into the pockets of his jeans. “I am just fascinated by the history of this island.”
From: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fionn didn’t know which made him more uncomfortable – the familiarity with which he was speaking to him or the fact that he hadn’t blinked since they began their conversation. “What brings you here?” “Curiosity,” said Ivan, stepping into his path. Fionn tried to place his accent but he couldn’t. It was easy and fluid, a singsong cadence that made it seem as though he might burst into song at any moment. He didn’t sound like he was from Dublin. “If I’d known where all the good Irish weather had been hiding…I would have come a lot sooner.” “Don’t get used to it. The weather here is just as unpredictable.” A glint sparked in Ivan’s eyes. “Is that right?” Fionn got the feeling he had just made a misstep. Uneasiness was grumbling in his stomach, the events of earlier creeping over him again. He needed to be inside in the comforting dimness, away from human interaction. “I’d better go.” Ivan didn’t move out of his way. “Do you happen to know when your grandfather will be back?” “No idea.” His beard twitched. “I was under the impression he never left the house. At least, that’s what I heard…” There was a long, lingering silence. Fionn glared at Ivan. “What exactly did you want to talk to my grandfather about?” Ivan smiled, the word coming through his teeth. “Caves.” Fionn’s chest tightened.
From: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
Perhaps it was the unexpected raven or the memory of Morrigan’s gaze branded in his mind, but he was suddenly on high alert.
1) The words ‘branded in his mind’ suggest that Morrigan’s gaze was…
memorable
magical
unimportant
terrifying
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
2) The presence and description of the raven create…
Tick one:
a focus on nature and the natural world.
an ominous or unsettling mood.
a sense of excitement and adventure.
a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
3) Find and copy two ways the author describes Ivan’s voice.
Acceptable Answers:- (the man’s chuckle was) a musical arpeggio
- (it was) easy and fluid
- a singsong cadence
- (made it) seem as though he might burst into song at any moment
- he didn’t sound like he was from Dublin
RevealAnswer
Practise & Apply
4) Put the following events in order.Write a number 1-5 in each box.
The stranger introduces himself as Ivan and claims to be from Dublin.
Fionn tells the visitor that the weather in Arranmore is unpredictable.
Fionn discovers a man and a raven in his grandfather’s garden.
Ivan tells Fionn that he wanted to talk to Malachy about caves.
Reveal Answer
Fionn tries to calm himself when the bird flew away suddenly.
Practise & Apply
5) How does Fionn feel when he encounters Ivan outside his grandfather’s cottage? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence - what brings you here - he didn’t sound like he was from Dublin - what exactly did you want to talk to my grandfather about
suspicious
Text Mark Evidence - Fionn tensed - uneasiness was grumbling in his stomach
anxious or nervous
Text Mark Evidence - Fionn got the feeling he had made a misstep - Fionn’s chest tightened
frightened or intimidated
Text Mark Evidence - Fionn tried not to jump out of his skin - he was suddenly on high alert
on edge or alert
Text Mark Evidence he needed to be inside the comforting dimness, away from human interaction
overwhelmed
Text Mark Evidence Fionn didn’t know which made him more uncomfortable – the familiarity… or the fact that he hadn’t blinked
unsettled or uncomfortable
RevealEvidence & Answers
Text Mark Evidence Fionn glared at Ivan
angry or hostile
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
ask,"What if?"
Reveal
Imagine how the story would change if the characters made different choices.
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: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle © 2018 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.