Reading Comprehension

Find and copy two ways that the author tells the reader to act quickly if they spot a tsunami.

‘immediately move away’, ‘as quickly as you can’ and ‘do not stop’, or variations thereof.

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What are two warning signs that a tsunami could be about to strike?

What are two warning signs that a tsunami could be about to strike?

Note: There should be two or more answers.

Possible answers: An earthquake, animals behaving strangely, booming noises and the water receding.​

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Why might someone be tempted to stop on their way to higher ground?

Why might someone be tempted to stop on their way to higher ground?

‘to collect their belongings’, ‘to gather supplies’ or ‘to warn other people’.

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Who do you think that this information is for? Explain your answer.

Who do you think that this information is for? Explain your answer.

‘people who live by the beach’ provided that a justification is given, such as ‘to warn them of signs to look out for’.

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Find and copy an adverb from the text which means the same as ‘quickly’.

Find and copy an adverb from the text which means the same as ‘quickly’.

swiftly and suddenly.

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How long had Dale had Patch?

How long had Dale had Patch?

three days.

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What do you think Dale and Patch did next?

What do you think Dale and Patch did next?

Accept any reasonable prediction which involves them continuing to play or remaining inside due to the storm. Also accept responses about Dale or Mum acting scared.

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How does the author show the reader that Patch is not really bothered about the thunderstorm?

How does the author show the reader that Patch is not really bothered about the thunderstorm?

Accept answers which relate to the fact that he only sauntered inside and that he stopped occasionally on the way – he wasn’t hurrying.

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