Ready Steady Read Together
Varjak Paw: 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 looked like nothing in the world could stop them now.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Follow as I read
Explore
The temperature seemed to drop. Varjak shivered.
“I don’t like this,” whispered the Elder Paw. “I don’t like it one bit.”
The Gentleman pointed at them across the garden. He crouched down to touch the collars on the black cats’ necks, and whispered something into their ears. Then he turned and went back inside, leaving Varjak and the Elder Paw alone with his cats.
Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear as the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them. There was something so strange, so menacing about the way they moved.
“Who are you?” called the Elder Paw.
They didn’t answer. They just kept coming. Varjak and his grandfather backed away, but there wasn’t far to go. In a few steps, they were up against the wall, as far from the house as they could get.
Varjak’s pulse was racing. He remembered how the Gentleman’s cats had pushed him aside so easily. It looked like nothing in the world could stop them now. He scratched at his collar. It felt tight around his neck.
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“Varjak,” said the Elder Paw urgently, but without a hint of worry in his voice, “I think someone as brave as you could climb this wall and go Outside, don’t you?” Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive.
“Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.”
“I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?”
“No, we can’t. Only one of us can get out. I’ll keep them busy; you must go Outside and find a dog.”
“You’re not going to fight them, are you? They’ll – they’ll –”
The Elder Paw took a pace towards the black cats. In his eyes was a fire Varjak had never seen before.
“Go! Bring back this thing that even men are scared of. And keep the Way alive, Varjak Paw.”
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
fur bushed out with fear
menacing
deliberately
pulse was racing
urgently
concealed
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. 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
fur bushed out with fear
Explore
Find Read Talk
Then he turned and went back inside, leaving Varjak and the Elder Paw alone with his cats. Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear as the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them. There was something so strange, so menacing about the way they moved.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Your turn
fur bushed out with fear
deliberately
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
menacing
pulse was racing
urgently
concealed
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
The temperature seemed to drop. Varjak shivered.
“I don’t like this,” whispered the Elder Paw. “I don’t like it one bit.”
The Gentleman pointed at them across the garden. He crouched down to touch the collars on the black cats’ necks, and whispered something into their ears. Then he turned and went back inside, leaving Varjak and the Elder Paw alone with his cats.
Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear as the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them. There was something so strange, so menacing about the way they moved.
“Who are you?” called the Elder Paw.
They didn’t answer. They just kept coming. Varjak and his grandfather backed away, but there wasn’t far to go. In a few steps, they were up against the wall, as far from the house as they could get.
Varjak’s pulse was racing. He remembered how the Gentleman’s cats had pushed him aside so easily. It looked like nothing in the world could stop them now. He scratched at his collar. It felt tight around his neck.
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
“Varjak,” said the Elder Paw urgently, but without a hint of worry in his voice, “I think someone as brave as you could climb this wall and go Outside, don’t you?” Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive.
“Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.”
“I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?”
“No, we can’t. Only one of us can get out. I’ll keep them busy; you must go Outside and find a dog.”
“You’re not going to fight them, are you? They’ll – they’ll –”
The Elder Paw took a pace towards the black cats. In his eyes was a fire Varjak had never seen before.
“Go! Bring back this thing that even men are scared of. And keep the Way alive, Varjak Paw.”
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive. “Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?”
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
Varjak glanced up.
The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height.
It was massive.
“Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw.
“You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.”
“I’ll have time?”
Varjak’s head swam.
What was the Elder Paw saying?
That he should go Outside on his own?
“But – can’t we both –?”
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive. “Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?”
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Main Point
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
The temperature seemed to drop. Varjak shivered. “I don’t like this,” whispered the Elder Paw. “I don’t like it one bit.”
Reveal Explainer
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
This line shows a sudden change in the atmosphere in the garden, making the scene feel colder and more uncomfortable. The sudden chill suggests that something is wrong or dangerous. This creates a sense of tension and unease, making the reader feel as if something threatening is about to occur.
Teach
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. 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 show the theme of fear and danger?
Pairedreading first
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - Varjak shivered - Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear - Varjak’s pulse was racing - it (his collar) felt tight around his neck
Varjak’s fearful physical reactions
Text Mark Evidence - I don’t like this…I don’t like it one bit - said the Elder Paw urgently…I think someone as brave as you could climb this wall and go Outside
Elder Paw senses danger and the need to act
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
Text Mark Evidence - the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them (Varjak and Elder Paw) - there was something so strange, so menacing about the way they (black cats) moved
black cats behaving in a threatening way
Go to the next slide for more...
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence they (black cats) didn’t answer… they just kept coming
silence increases tension
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - Varjak and his grandfather backed away, but there wasn’t far to go - they were up against the wall, as far from the house as they could get - there was no hiding the wall’s height…it was massive
characters are trapped with no means of escape
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
Text Mark Evidence - he (Varjak) remembered how the Gentleman’s cats had pushed him aside so easily - it looked like nothing in the world could stop them (black cats) now
reminders of the black cats’ strength and power
Text Mark Evidence what was the Elder Paw saying…that he should go Outside on his own
Varjak’s fear of being alone
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence you’re not going to fight them, are you…they’ll – they’ll –
Varjak’s unspoken worry for the Elder Paw’s life
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘concealed’?
Which One's Right?
The Elder Paw took a pace towards the black cats. In his eyes was a fire Varjak had never seen before.
Which word best describes how the Elder Paw is feeling?
A) confused
B) frightened
D) violent
C) determined
Tick Me
“Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.”
“I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam.
What does this suggest Varjak is feeling?
Tick one:
A) proud and excited
B) calm and prepared
Check
C) surprised and interested
Click if correct
D) confused and overwhelmed
Link Me
Link each word with its correct definition:
A) hidden from view
1) deliberately
B) when action is needed in a quick and serious way
2) menacing
C) threatening or dangerous
Check
3) urgently
Click if correct
D) on purpose
4) concealed
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
turn the story into art.
Reveal
Draw scenes or characters from the book.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Varjak Paw: 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 looked like nothing in the world could stop them now.
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Follow as I read
Explore
The temperature seemed to drop. Varjak shivered. “I don’t like this,” whispered the Elder Paw. “I don’t like it one bit.” The Gentleman pointed at them across the garden. He crouched down to touch the collars on the black cats’ necks, and whispered something into their ears. Then he turned and went back inside, leaving Varjak and the Elder Paw alone with his cats. Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear as the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them. There was something so strange, so menacing about the way they moved. “Who are you?” called the Elder Paw. They didn’t answer. They just kept coming. Varjak and his grandfather backed away, but there wasn’t far to go. In a few steps, they were up against the wall, as far from the house as they could get. Varjak’s pulse was racing. He remembered how the Gentleman’s cats had pushed him aside so easily. It looked like nothing in the world could stop them now. He scratched at his collar. It felt tight around his neck.
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“Varjak,” said the Elder Paw urgently, but without a hint of worry in his voice, “I think someone as brave as you could climb this wall and go Outside, don’t you?” Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive. “Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?” “No, we can’t. Only one of us can get out. I’ll keep them busy; you must go Outside and find a dog.” “You’re not going to fight them, are you? They’ll – they’ll –” The Elder Paw took a pace towards the black cats. In his eyes was a fire Varjak had never seen before. “Go! Bring back this thing that even men are scared of. And keep the Way alive, Varjak Paw.”
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
fur bushed out with fear
menacing
deliberately
pulse was racing
urgently
concealed
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. 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
fur bushed out with fear
Explore
Find Read Talk
Then he turned and went back inside, leaving Varjak and the Elder Paw alone with his cats. Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear as the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them. There was something so strange, so menacing about the way they moved.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Your turn
fur bushed out with fear
deliberately
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
menacing
pulse was racing
urgently
concealed
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
The temperature seemed to drop. Varjak shivered. “I don’t like this,” whispered the Elder Paw. “I don’t like it one bit.” The Gentleman pointed at them across the garden. He crouched down to touch the collars on the black cats’ necks, and whispered something into their ears. Then he turned and went back inside, leaving Varjak and the Elder Paw alone with his cats. Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear as the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them. There was something so strange, so menacing about the way they moved. “Who are you?” called the Elder Paw. They didn’t answer. They just kept coming. Varjak and his grandfather backed away, but there wasn’t far to go. In a few steps, they were up against the wall, as far from the house as they could get. Varjak’s pulse was racing. He remembered how the Gentleman’s cats had pushed him aside so easily. It looked like nothing in the world could stop them now. He scratched at his collar. It felt tight around his neck.
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
“Varjak,” said the Elder Paw urgently, but without a hint of worry in his voice, “I think someone as brave as you could climb this wall and go Outside, don’t you?” Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive. “Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?” “No, we can’t. Only one of us can get out. I’ll keep them busy; you must go Outside and find a dog.” “You’re not going to fight them, are you? They’ll – they’ll –” The Elder Paw took a pace towards the black cats. In his eyes was a fire Varjak had never seen before. “Go! Bring back this thing that even men are scared of. And keep the Way alive, Varjak Paw.”
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive. “Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?”
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
Varjak glanced up.
The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height.
It was massive.
“Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw.
“You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.”
“I’ll have time?”
Varjak’s head swam.
What was the Elder Paw saying?
That he should go Outside on his own?
“But – can’t we both –?”
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
Varjak glanced up. The stone was concealed by moss, but there was no hiding the wall’s height. It was massive. “Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What was the Elder Paw saying? That he should go Outside on his own? “But – can’t we both –?”
Explore
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Main Point
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
The temperature seemed to drop. Varjak shivered. “I don’t like this,” whispered the Elder Paw. “I don’t like it one bit.”
Reveal Explainer
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
This line shows a sudden change in the atmosphere in the garden, making the scene feel colder and more uncomfortable. The sudden chill suggests that something is wrong or dangerous. This creates a sense of tension and unease, making the reader feel as if something threatening is about to occur.
Teach
From: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003. 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 show the theme of fear and danger?
Pairedreading first
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - Varjak shivered - Varjak’s fur bushed out with fear - Varjak’s pulse was racing - it (his collar) felt tight around his neck
Varjak’s fearful physical reactions
Text Mark Evidence - I don’t like this…I don’t like it one bit - said the Elder Paw urgently…I think someone as brave as you could climb this wall and go Outside
Elder Paw senses danger and the need to act
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
Text Mark Evidence - the cats came slowly, deliberately across the grass towards them (Varjak and Elder Paw) - there was something so strange, so menacing about the way they (black cats) moved
black cats behaving in a threatening way
Go to the next slide for more...
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence they (black cats) didn’t answer… they just kept coming
silence increases tension
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - Varjak and his grandfather backed away, but there wasn’t far to go - they were up against the wall, as far from the house as they could get - there was no hiding the wall’s height…it was massive
characters are trapped with no means of escape
How does the author show the theme of fear and danger?
Text Mark Evidence - he (Varjak) remembered how the Gentleman’s cats had pushed him aside so easily - it looked like nothing in the world could stop them (black cats) now
reminders of the black cats’ strength and power
Text Mark Evidence what was the Elder Paw saying…that he should go Outside on his own
Varjak’s fear of being alone
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence you’re not going to fight them, are you…they’ll – they’ll –
Varjak’s unspoken worry for the Elder Paw’s life
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘concealed’?
Which One's Right?
The Elder Paw took a pace towards the black cats. In his eyes was a fire Varjak had never seen before. Which word best describes how the Elder Paw is feeling?
A) confused
B) frightened
D) violent
C) determined
Tick Me
“Don’t worry,” said the Elder Paw. “You’ll have time. I’ll see to that.” “I’ll have time?” Varjak’s head swam. What does this suggest Varjak is feeling?
Tick one:
A) proud and excited
B) calm and prepared
Check
C) surprised and interested
Click if correct
D) confused and overwhelmed
Link Me
Link each word with its correct definition:
A) hidden from view
1) deliberately
B) when action is needed in a quick and serious way
2) menacing
C) threatening or dangerous
Check
3) urgently
Click if correct
D) on purpose
4) concealed
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
turn the story into art.
Reveal
Draw scenes or characters from the book.
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: Varjak Paw by S. F. Said © 2003 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.