Ready Steady Read Together
The Land of Roar: Fiction Lesson 4
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 feels like the bones in my fingers might break!
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
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Let me read today's text
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Suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine. “Ow!” I say. Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine. In fact, his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt. “Grandad, stop it!” Panic rises up in me as the pressure increases. It feels like the bones in my fingers might break!
I pull harder than ever, but I’m not trying to get Grandad out. I’m trying to free my hand. “Grandad, you’re hurting me!”
Suddenly he lets go and I tumble backwards. Then, with amazing speed, his hand shoots inside the mattress. What? I cradle my squashed hand to my chest and stare at the bed. The lump has gone!
“Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?”
Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Rose was talking rubbish, I tell myself. There is no Roar; there can’t be any Roar. The attic feels unbearably hot and I’m shaky with panic. I brush a tear off my cheek. “Come on, Grandad…It’s a good joke, but you can come out now.” I know I’m talking to myself. I know he isn’t in there.
I tell myself that Grandad has to be in the bed and I kneel down, take a deep breath, and push my hand into the mattress.
It’s horrible. The hairs on the back of my neck prickle as I feel around, desperately hoping that my fingers will touch some bit of Grandad, but my hand just keeps going further and further into the mattress until, finally, I do touch something. It’s a load of spiky, prickly stuff. I grab it and pull it out.
When I uncurl my fingers I have to squeeze my mouth shut to stop myself from being sick. I’m holding a pile of yellow straw and greasy black feathers. I chuck the whole lot on the floor, then reach forward and pick up the largest feather. It’s inky-black and the quill is sharp and warm, as if moments ago it was attached to a living thing.
A living thing with wings and stuffed full of straw.
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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Hover for definitions!
budge
cradle
panic
ribcage
prickle
quill
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From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. 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
budge
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Find Read Talk
Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
budge
Your turn
panic
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
cradle
ribcage
prickle
quill
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine. “Ow!” I say. Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine. In fact, his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt. “Grandad, stop it!” Panic rises up in me as the pressure increases. It feels like the bones in my fingers might break!
I pull harder than ever, but I’m not trying to get Grandad out. I’m trying to free my hand. “Grandad, you’re hurting me!”
Suddenly he lets go and I tumble backwards. Then, with amazing speed, his hand shoots inside the mattress. What? I cradle my squashed hand to my chest and stare at the bed. The lump has gone!
“Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?”
Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Rose was talking rubbish, I tell myself. There is no Roar; there can’t be any Roar. The attic feels unbearably hot and I’m shaky with panic. I brush a tear off my cheek. “Come on, Grandad…It’s a good joke, but you can come out now.” I know I’m talking to myself. I know he isn’t in there.
I tell myself that Grandad has to be in the bed and I kneel down, take a deep breath, and push my hand into the mattress.
It’s horrible. The hairs on the back of my neck prickle as I feel around, desperately hoping that my fingers will touch some bit of Grandad, but my hand just keeps going further and further into the mattress until, finally, I do touch something. It’s a load of spiky, prickly stuff. I grab it and pull it out.
When I uncurl my fingers I have to squeeze my mouth shut to stop myself from being sick. I’m holding a pile of yellow straw and greasy black feathers. I chuck the whole lot on the floor, then reach forward and pick up the largest feather. It’s inky-black and the quill is sharp and warm, as if moments ago it was attached to a living thing.
A living thing with wings and stuffed full of straw.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
The lump has gone! “Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?” Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
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From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
The lump has gone!
“Grandad?”
I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs.
“Where are you?”
Silence.
My heart thuds against my ribcage.
I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me.
"It’s the memory of Rose saying,
Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The lump has gone! “Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?” Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Main Point
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine. “Ow!” I say. Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can.
Reveal Explainer
The word ‘suddenly’ shows that something unexpected has happened, making the moment feel shocking or fast-paced. Grandad’s grip is no longer gentle. It is getting tightening and causing pain. From a previous text, Grandad is shown as caring and playful, so it feels unusual and worrying that he might be hurting Arthur. The mood has shifted from playful and silly to serious and threatening which increases the sense of fear.
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Teach
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine - his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine - his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt - it feels like the bones in my fingers might break
Grandad’s squeezing Arthur’s hand shows real danger
Acceptable Answers
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Text Mark Evidence - ow - Grandad, stop it - Grandad, you’re hurting me
Arthur’s pleas to his grandad show he is frightened
Text Mark Evidence - panic rises up in me as the pressure increases - my heart thuds against my ribcage - the attic feels unbearably hot and I’m shaky with panic - I brush a tear off my cheek
Arthur’s emotional and physical reactions shows increased fear
Go to the next slide for more...
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - suddenly he (Grandad) lets go and I tumble backwards - with amazing speed, his (Grandad’s) hand shoots inside the mattress - the lump has gone
sudden movement and disappearance of Grandad create shock
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - Grandad…where are you…silence - I know I’m talking to myself…I know he (Grandad) isn’t there
silence builds suspense
Text Mark Evidence something stops me…it’s the memory of Rose saying, never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear
the warning makes Arthur hesitate
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Text Mark Evidence - I kneel down, take a deep breath, and push my hand into the mattress - I feel around, desperately hoping that my fingers will touch some bit of Grandad, but my hand just keeps going further and further into the mattress until, finally, I do touch something
slow, detailed description builds suspense
Text Mark Evidence - a load of spiky, prickly stuff - I’m holding a pile of yellow straw and greasy black feathers - it’s inky black and the quill is sharp and warm, as if moments ago it was attached to a living thing…a living thing with wings and stuffed full of straw
detailed description is unsettling
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘ribcage’?
Find Me
Find the word which shows that Arthur is suddenly worried and fearful:
Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine. In fact, his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt. “Grandad, stop it!” Panic rises up in me as the pressure increases.
Discuss then check
Panic
Sequence Me
Put the following events in the correct order:
A) Grandad let go of Arthur’s hand suddenly.
B) Arthur found greasy black feathers inside the mattress.
C) Grandad tightened his grip on Arthur’s hand.
D) The lump in the mattress disappeared.
Click if correct
Check
Match Me
Match each word with its correct definition:
3) prickle
4) quill
1) budge
2) cradle
A) make the slightest movement
B) the hard, pointy part of a feather
C) a sharp, tingly feeling on your skin
D) hold gently and protectively
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...
ask,"What if?"
Reveal
Imagine how the story would change if the characters made different choices.
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 Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
The Land of Roar: Fiction Lesson 4
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 feels like the bones in my fingers might break!
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine. “Ow!” I say. Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine. In fact, his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt. “Grandad, stop it!” Panic rises up in me as the pressure increases. It feels like the bones in my fingers might break! I pull harder than ever, but I’m not trying to get Grandad out. I’m trying to free my hand. “Grandad, you’re hurting me!” Suddenly he lets go and I tumble backwards. Then, with amazing speed, his hand shoots inside the mattress. What? I cradle my squashed hand to my chest and stare at the bed. The lump has gone! “Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?” Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Rose was talking rubbish, I tell myself. There is no Roar; there can’t be any Roar. The attic feels unbearably hot and I’m shaky with panic. I brush a tear off my cheek. “Come on, Grandad…It’s a good joke, but you can come out now.” I know I’m talking to myself. I know he isn’t in there. I tell myself that Grandad has to be in the bed and I kneel down, take a deep breath, and push my hand into the mattress. It’s horrible. The hairs on the back of my neck prickle as I feel around, desperately hoping that my fingers will touch some bit of Grandad, but my hand just keeps going further and further into the mattress until, finally, I do touch something. It’s a load of spiky, prickly stuff. I grab it and pull it out. When I uncurl my fingers I have to squeeze my mouth shut to stop myself from being sick. I’m holding a pile of yellow straw and greasy black feathers. I chuck the whole lot on the floor, then reach forward and pick up the largest feather. It’s inky-black and the quill is sharp and warm, as if moments ago it was attached to a living thing. A living thing with wings and stuffed full of straw.
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
budge
cradle
panic
ribcage
prickle
quill
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. 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
budge
Explore
Find Read Talk
Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
budge
Your turn
panic
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
cradle
ribcage
prickle
quill
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine. “Ow!” I say. Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine. In fact, his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt. “Grandad, stop it!” Panic rises up in me as the pressure increases. It feels like the bones in my fingers might break! I pull harder than ever, but I’m not trying to get Grandad out. I’m trying to free my hand. “Grandad, you’re hurting me!” Suddenly he lets go and I tumble backwards. Then, with amazing speed, his hand shoots inside the mattress. What? I cradle my squashed hand to my chest and stare at the bed. The lump has gone! “Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?” Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Rose was talking rubbish, I tell myself. There is no Roar; there can’t be any Roar. The attic feels unbearably hot and I’m shaky with panic. I brush a tear off my cheek. “Come on, Grandad…It’s a good joke, but you can come out now.” I know I’m talking to myself. I know he isn’t in there. I tell myself that Grandad has to be in the bed and I kneel down, take a deep breath, and push my hand into the mattress. It’s horrible. The hairs on the back of my neck prickle as I feel around, desperately hoping that my fingers will touch some bit of Grandad, but my hand just keeps going further and further into the mattress until, finally, I do touch something. It’s a load of spiky, prickly stuff. I grab it and pull it out. When I uncurl my fingers I have to squeeze my mouth shut to stop myself from being sick. I’m holding a pile of yellow straw and greasy black feathers. I chuck the whole lot on the floor, then reach forward and pick up the largest feather. It’s inky-black and the quill is sharp and warm, as if moments ago it was attached to a living thing. A living thing with wings and stuffed full of straw.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
The lump has gone! “Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?” Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
The lump has gone!
“Grandad?”
I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs.
“Where are you?”
Silence.
My heart thuds against my ribcage.
I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me.
"It’s the memory of Rose saying,
Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The lump has gone! “Grandad?” I jump to my feet and circle the bed, patting the springs. “Where are you?” Silence. My heart thuds against my ribcage. I grab the headboard, ready to pull the bed open…but something stops me. It’s the memory of Rose saying, Never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear.
Explore
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Main Point
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine. “Ow!” I say. Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can.
Reveal Explainer
The word ‘suddenly’ shows that something unexpected has happened, making the moment feel shocking or fast-paced. Grandad’s grip is no longer gentle. It is getting tightening and causing pain. From a previous text, Grandad is shown as caring and playful, so it feels unusual and worrying that he might be hurting Arthur. The mood has shifted from playful and silly to serious and threatening which increases the sense of fear.
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Teach
From: The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Text Mark Evidence - suddenly Grandad’s fingers tighten around mine - his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine - his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt - it feels like the bones in my fingers might break
Grandad’s squeezing Arthur’s hand shows real danger
Acceptable Answers
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Text Mark Evidence - ow - Grandad, stop it - Grandad, you’re hurting me
Arthur’s pleas to his grandad show he is frightened
Text Mark Evidence - panic rises up in me as the pressure increases - my heart thuds against my ribcage - the attic feels unbearably hot and I’m shaky with panic - I brush a tear off my cheek
Arthur’s emotional and physical reactions shows increased fear
Go to the next slide for more...
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - suddenly he (Grandad) lets go and I tumble backwards - with amazing speed, his (Grandad’s) hand shoots inside the mattress - the lump has gone
sudden movement and disappearance of Grandad create shock
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - Grandad…where are you…silence - I know I’m talking to myself…I know he (Grandad) isn’t there
silence builds suspense
Text Mark Evidence something stops me…it’s the memory of Rose saying, never open the camp bed, Arthur, or everything in Roar will disappear
the warning makes Arthur hesitate
How does the author create a sense of tension and show the theme of fear in this text?
Text Mark Evidence - I kneel down, take a deep breath, and push my hand into the mattress - I feel around, desperately hoping that my fingers will touch some bit of Grandad, but my hand just keeps going further and further into the mattress until, finally, I do touch something
slow, detailed description builds suspense
Text Mark Evidence - a load of spiky, prickly stuff - I’m holding a pile of yellow straw and greasy black feathers - it’s inky black and the quill is sharp and warm, as if moments ago it was attached to a living thing…a living thing with wings and stuffed full of straw
detailed description is unsettling
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘ribcage’?
Find Me
Find the word which shows that Arthur is suddenly worried and fearful:
Then I sit down on the floor, put my feet against the bed and pull as hard as I can. But Grandad doesn’t budge and his big hand squeezes even tighter around mine. In fact, his fingers are going white from the pressure and my hand starts to hurt. “Grandad, stop it!” Panic rises up in me as the pressure increases.
Discuss then check
Panic
Sequence Me
Put the following events in the correct order:
A) Grandad let go of Arthur’s hand suddenly.
B) Arthur found greasy black feathers inside the mattress.
C) Grandad tightened his grip on Arthur’s hand.
D) The lump in the mattress disappeared.
Click if correct
Check
Match Me
Match each word with its correct definition:
3) prickle
4) quill
1) budge
2) cradle
A) make the slightest movement
B) the hard, pointy part of a feather
C) a sharp, tingly feeling on your skin
D) hold gently and protectively
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...
ask,"What if?"
Reveal
Imagine how the story would change if the characters made different choices.
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 Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan © 2019 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.