Giving it a shot - story

Giving it a Shot (SJ/P3/N1/2006)

Task 1: Create at least 8 questions about the story that others could answer.

1. What was the story all about?
2. Why didn’t Lauren take running seriously?
3. What did Lauren want to watch on TV?
4. Why did Lauren choose to eat the biscuits?
5. Why did Lauren sink into the couch?
6. What do you think would happen if she ate biscuits her whole life?

Then create a form and include these questions on the form with possible answers (multi-choice option). Share form with teacher.

Task 2: Give 3 examples of simple, compound and complex sentences from the story

Simple sentences:

1. Lauren ate some biscuits
2. Lauren watched TV

Compound sentences:

1. Lauren ate some biscuits, and watched TV
2. Lauren ate some biscuits, while her little sister asked for some

Complex sentences:

1. Lauren ate some biscuits, and watched TV, although it will make her fat
2. As Lauren’s little sister asked for some biscuits, Lauren watched TV, and ate her biscuits