L.O. To understand that questions asking 'Is this amusing?' require one to discuss the author's techniques.
A question the Grumpy Examiner loves to throw in is:
Do you find the passage amusing? Why?
There are some tips on answering questions like this at my comprehension advice site - click here. You''ll also find it useful to consider the Golden Rules of Comedy:
Golden Rule of Comedy #1 – Pomposity (Pompous = self-important)
Golden Rule of Comedy #2 – Exaggeration
Golden Rule of Comedy # 3 – Puns, Wordplay and Alliteration
Homework:
1. Complete the 11+ past paper. Make sure you P-E-E! Due: Tuesday.
Remember our golden rules of comedy when answering question 6 on the 11+ paper!
2. Go onto your wiki page and ensure that you leave a line between, or indent, direct speech on your 'Snake' story.
P.S. We'll begin to record your comprehension podcast tomorrow! Cool!
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