Ready Steady Read Together
The Nowhere Emporium: 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?
“How did you get in here? We're closed!”
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
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Let me read today's text
Follow as I read
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Glasgow, present day
The shop was a cave of wonders. Everywhere he looked, Daniel saw something he wanted to pick up, to hold, to have as his own. “How did you get in here? We're closed!”
The voice startled Daniel. In the far corner of the room stood a grand desk with feet carved like an eagle’s talons. Behind the desk sat a small man in a dusty suit. His wavy brown hair was wild and tangled. On the desk in front of the man lay a battered book. His hand hovered over an open page, clutching a fountain pen. He stared at Daniel.
“Sorry,” said Daniel. “Didn't mean to bother you. Someone’s chasing me. Big boys. From my children’s home.”
The man in the suit frowned. “I know how it feels to live life in the shadow of a bully. You can wait here until the gang are gone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.” And with that he was through the red, velvet curtain.
Daniel was keen to have one last look around when something startled him, a soft, fluttering sound. He edged forward, his heart racing. A burst of red velvet, the sound of flapping wings, and two silver birds exploded from behind the curtain. They were magpies. But they were like no magpies Daniel had ever seen. They were made of brilliant, gleaming silver.
“How?” whispered Daniel, “Are you real?”
When they reached the rich red velvet, the birds did not fly through. Instead, they exploded with a flash, and a shower of rubies rained down on the shop floor.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Suddenly unsure of exactly what he’d seen, or what kind of a place he’d stumbled upon, Daniel made for the door. Daniel returned to the shop the very next day. He couldn’t help himself. The CLOSED sign was still displayed in the door but something about the shop was pulling him in. Inside it was exactly as he’d left it.
The velvet curtains flapped, and Daniel found himself staring into eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds, eyes that did not leave him, not even for the briefest moment.
Silence.
The shop owner’s brow furrowed. He rubbed at his temples. He opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped. He blinked, turned around, and retreated through the curtain. Then he poked his head back into the shop, as if checking to see if Daniel was really there. Eventually, he burst through the curtain and stood inches from Daniel.
“How can I help you?” he said. His voice was calm, but the look in his eyes suggested that a storm was erupting somewhere in his brain.
“Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.”
The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?”
“Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.”
The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place.
“How is this possible?” he said.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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talons
briefest
velvet
furrowed
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From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. 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
talons
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Find Read Talk
The voice startled Daniel. In the far corner of the room stood a grand desk with feet carved like an eagle’s talons. Behind the desk sat a small man in a dusty suit. His wavy brown hair was wild and tangled.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
talons
Your turn
velvet
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
briefest
furrowed
retreated
erupting
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
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Reveal Vocabulary
Glasgow, present day
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
The shop was a cave of wonders. Everywhere he looked, Daniel saw something he wanted to pick up, to hold, to have as his own. “How did you get in here? We're closed!”
The voice startled Daniel. In the far corner of the room stood a grand desk with feet carved like an eagle’s talons. Behind the desk sat a small man in a dusty suit. His wavy brown hair was wild and tangled. On the desk in front of the man lay a battered book. His hand hovered over an open page, clutching a fountain pen. He stared at Daniel.
“Sorry,” said Daniel. “Didn't mean to bother you. Someone’s chasing me. Big boys. From my children’s home.”
The man in the suit frowned. “I know how it feels to live life in the shadow of a bully. You can wait here until the gang are gone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.” And with that he was through the red, velvet curtain.
Daniel was keen to have one last look around when something startled him, a soft, fluttering sound. He edged forward, his heart racing. A burst of red velvet, the sound of flapping wings, and two silver birds exploded from behind the curtain. They were magpies. But they were like no magpies Daniel had ever seen. They were made of brilliant, gleaming silver.
“How?” whispered Daniel, “Are you real?”
When they reached the rich red velvet, the birds did not fly through. Instead, they exploded with a flash, and a shower of rubies rained down on the shop floor.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Suddenly unsure of exactly what he’d seen, or what kind of a place he’d stumbled upon, Daniel made for the door. Daniel returned to the shop the very next day. He couldn’t help himself. The CLOSED sign was still displayed in the door but something about the shop was pulling him in. Inside it was exactly as he’d left it.
The velvet curtains flapped, and Daniel found himself staring into eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds, eyes that did not leave him, not even for the briefest moment.
Silence.
The shop owner’s brow furrowed. He rubbed at his temples. He opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped. He blinked, turned around, and retreated through the curtain. Then he poked his head back into the shop, as if checking to see if Daniel was really there. Eventually, he burst through the curtain and stood inches from Daniel.
“How can I help you?” he said. His voice was calm, but the look in his eyes suggested that a storm was erupting somewhere in his brain.
“Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.”
The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?”
“Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.”
The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place.
“How is this possible?” he said.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
“Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.” The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?” “Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.” The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place. “How is this possible?” he said.
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“Erm…” Daniel said,
“I just wanted another look around.”
The man narrowed his eyes and whispered,
“You remember this place?”
“Yeah. I was only here yesterday…
I remember everything.”
The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel.
His eyes were darting about the place.
“How is this possible?” he said.
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.” The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?” “Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.” The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place. “How is this possible?” he said.
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From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Read Between the Lines
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
The man in the suit frowned. “I know how it feels to live life in the shadow of a bully. You can wait here until the gang are gone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.” And with that he was through the red, velvet curtain.
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Reveal Explainer
When the shopkeeper first meets Daniel, he shows understanding and empathy towards Daniel because he lets him stay hidden in the shop until the bullies have gone and reassures Daniel that he knows how he feels.
Teach
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. 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 do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Pairedreading first
Find the answers
Text mark
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Acceptable Answers
In the first meeting:
Text Mark Evidence How did you get in here? We’re closed!
confused / surprised that Daniel is in the shop
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Text Mark Evidence the man in the suit frowned
reacting seriously to Daniel’s story
Text Mark Evidence - his hand hovered over an open page, clutching a fountain pen - now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to
busy or distracted
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
In the second meeting:
Text Mark Evidence - eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds - the look in his eyes suggested that a storm was erupting somewhere in his brain
unsettled and troubled when he sees Daniel again
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Text Mark Evidence he opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped
shocked / speechless
Text Mark Evidence poked his head back into the shop, as if checking to see if Daniel was really there
disbelieving that Daniel is there
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - how is this possible? - he rubbed at his temples
confused about how this is possible
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
True or False?
Daniel was amazed by what he saw when he first entered the shop.
False
True
Which One's Right?
“The shop was a cave of wonders.”What does this description suggest about the shop?
A) it is dark and empty
B) it contains many unusual and fascinating things
D) it is full of animals
C) it is very smalland cramped
Fill the Gaps
retreated
briefest
furrowed
Daniel found himself staring into eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds, eyes that did not leave him, not even for the moment.
Silence.
The shop owner’s brow . He rubbed at his temples. He opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped. He blinked, turned around, and through the curtain.
Click if correct
Discuss then check
Sequence Me
Put these events in the correct order:
A) The shopkeeper went through the curtain to get on with his work.
B) The shopkeeper seemed shocked that Daniel could remember his shop.
C) Daniel entered the shop to hide from the bullies.
D) Daniel returned to the shop for a second time.
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...
connect with characters.
Reveal
Consider how the characters feel and what you'd do in their situation.
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Ready Steady Read Together
The Nowhere Emporium: 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?
“How did you get in here? We're closed!”
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Follow as I read
Explore
Glasgow, present day
The shop was a cave of wonders. Everywhere he looked, Daniel saw something he wanted to pick up, to hold, to have as his own. “How did you get in here? We're closed!” The voice startled Daniel. In the far corner of the room stood a grand desk with feet carved like an eagle’s talons. Behind the desk sat a small man in a dusty suit. His wavy brown hair was wild and tangled. On the desk in front of the man lay a battered book. His hand hovered over an open page, clutching a fountain pen. He stared at Daniel. “Sorry,” said Daniel. “Didn't mean to bother you. Someone’s chasing me. Big boys. From my children’s home.” The man in the suit frowned. “I know how it feels to live life in the shadow of a bully. You can wait here until the gang are gone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.” And with that he was through the red, velvet curtain. Daniel was keen to have one last look around when something startled him, a soft, fluttering sound. He edged forward, his heart racing. A burst of red velvet, the sound of flapping wings, and two silver birds exploded from behind the curtain. They were magpies. But they were like no magpies Daniel had ever seen. They were made of brilliant, gleaming silver. “How?” whispered Daniel, “Are you real?” When they reached the rich red velvet, the birds did not fly through. Instead, they exploded with a flash, and a shower of rubies rained down on the shop floor.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Suddenly unsure of exactly what he’d seen, or what kind of a place he’d stumbled upon, Daniel made for the door. Daniel returned to the shop the very next day. He couldn’t help himself. The CLOSED sign was still displayed in the door but something about the shop was pulling him in. Inside it was exactly as he’d left it. The velvet curtains flapped, and Daniel found himself staring into eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds, eyes that did not leave him, not even for the briefest moment. Silence. The shop owner’s brow furrowed. He rubbed at his temples. He opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped. He blinked, turned around, and retreated through the curtain. Then he poked his head back into the shop, as if checking to see if Daniel was really there. Eventually, he burst through the curtain and stood inches from Daniel. “How can I help you?” he said. His voice was calm, but the look in his eyes suggested that a storm was erupting somewhere in his brain. “Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.” The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?” “Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.” The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place. “How is this possible?” he said.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
talons
briefest
velvet
furrowed
retreated
erupting
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. 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
talons
Explore
Find Read Talk
The voice startled Daniel. In the far corner of the room stood a grand desk with feet carved like an eagle’s talons. Behind the desk sat a small man in a dusty suit. His wavy brown hair was wild and tangled.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
talons
Your turn
velvet
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
briefest
furrowed
retreated
erupting
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Glasgow, present day
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
The shop was a cave of wonders. Everywhere he looked, Daniel saw something he wanted to pick up, to hold, to have as his own. “How did you get in here? We're closed!” The voice startled Daniel. In the far corner of the room stood a grand desk with feet carved like an eagle’s talons. Behind the desk sat a small man in a dusty suit. His wavy brown hair was wild and tangled. On the desk in front of the man lay a battered book. His hand hovered over an open page, clutching a fountain pen. He stared at Daniel. “Sorry,” said Daniel. “Didn't mean to bother you. Someone’s chasing me. Big boys. From my children’s home.” The man in the suit frowned. “I know how it feels to live life in the shadow of a bully. You can wait here until the gang are gone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.” And with that he was through the red, velvet curtain. Daniel was keen to have one last look around when something startled him, a soft, fluttering sound. He edged forward, his heart racing. A burst of red velvet, the sound of flapping wings, and two silver birds exploded from behind the curtain. They were magpies. But they were like no magpies Daniel had ever seen. They were made of brilliant, gleaming silver. “How?” whispered Daniel, “Are you real?” When they reached the rich red velvet, the birds did not fly through. Instead, they exploded with a flash, and a shower of rubies rained down on the shop floor.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Suddenly unsure of exactly what he’d seen, or what kind of a place he’d stumbled upon, Daniel made for the door. Daniel returned to the shop the very next day. He couldn’t help himself. The CLOSED sign was still displayed in the door but something about the shop was pulling him in. Inside it was exactly as he’d left it. The velvet curtains flapped, and Daniel found himself staring into eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds, eyes that did not leave him, not even for the briefest moment. Silence. The shop owner’s brow furrowed. He rubbed at his temples. He opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped. He blinked, turned around, and retreated through the curtain. Then he poked his head back into the shop, as if checking to see if Daniel was really there. Eventually, he burst through the curtain and stood inches from Daniel. “How can I help you?” he said. His voice was calm, but the look in his eyes suggested that a storm was erupting somewhere in his brain. “Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.” The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?” “Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.” The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place. “How is this possible?” he said.
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
“Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.” The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?” “Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.” The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place. “How is this possible?” he said.
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
“Erm…” Daniel said,
“I just wanted another look around.”
The man narrowed his eyes and whispered,
“You remember this place?”
“Yeah. I was only here yesterday…
I remember everything.”
The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel.
His eyes were darting about the place.
“How is this possible?” he said.
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
“Erm…” Daniel said, “I just wanted another look around.” The man narrowed his eyes and whispered, “You remember this place?” “Yeah. I was only here yesterday … I remember everything.” The man held up a finger to quiet Daniel. His eyes were darting about the place. “How is this possible?” he said.
Explore
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Read Between the Lines
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Be a detective and look for clues!
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
The man in the suit frowned. “I know how it feels to live life in the shadow of a bully. You can wait here until the gang are gone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to.” And with that he was through the red, velvet curtain.
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Reveal Explainer
When the shopkeeper first meets Daniel, he shows understanding and empathy towards Daniel because he lets him stay hidden in the shop until the bullies have gone and reassures Daniel that he knows how he feels.
Teach
From: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015. 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 do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Pairedreading first
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
In the first meeting:
Text Mark Evidence How did you get in here? We’re closed!
confused / surprised that Daniel is in the shop
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Text Mark Evidence the man in the suit frowned
reacting seriously to Daniel’s story
Text Mark Evidence - his hand hovered over an open page, clutching a fountain pen - now, if you’ll excuse me, I have business to attend to
busy or distracted
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
In the second meeting:
Text Mark Evidence - eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds - the look in his eyes suggested that a storm was erupting somewhere in his brain
unsettled and troubled when he sees Daniel again
How do the shopkeeper’s feelings towards Daniel change between their first and second meetings?
Text Mark Evidence he opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped
shocked / speechless
Text Mark Evidence poked his head back into the shop, as if checking to see if Daniel was really there
disbelieving that Daniel is there
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence - how is this possible? - he rubbed at his temples
confused about how this is possible
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
True or False?
Daniel was amazed by what he saw when he first entered the shop.
False
True
Which One's Right?
“The shop was a cave of wonders.”What does this description suggest about the shop?
A) it is dark and empty
B) it contains many unusual and fascinating things
D) it is full of animals
C) it is very smalland cramped
Fill the Gaps
retreated
briefest
furrowed
Daniel found himself staring into eyes the colour of angry thunderclouds, eyes that did not leave him, not even for the moment. Silence. The shop owner’s brow . He rubbed at his temples. He opened and closed his mouth, but no words escaped. He blinked, turned around, and through the curtain.
Click if correct
Discuss then check
Sequence Me
Put these events in the correct order:
A) The shopkeeper went through the curtain to get on with his work.
B) The shopkeeper seemed shocked that Daniel could remember his shop.
C) Daniel entered the shop to hide from the bullies.
D) Daniel returned to the shop for a second time.
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...
connect with characters.
Reveal
Consider how the characters feel and what you'd do in their situation.
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 Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie © 2015 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
briefest
furrowed
retreated