Unit 7
Then Ajay noticed, in the top left-hand corner of the screen, the words “Alien TV Channel 3½”. His mouth fell open in shock. “Daddy!” he yelled. “Come and see this!” Ajay heard Daddy’s footsteps but as Daddy walked into the room, the cricket came back. “I saw Alien TV! The alien’s face was green!” Ajay spluttered. He flicked between
Channels 3 and 4 over and over again but he couldn’t get back to Channel 3½. His father smiled. “That’s a good excuse for not doing your homework.” Then he picked up the notebook and held it out to Ajay. “Is this yours?” he asked. Ajay nodded and took his book. He sat at the kitchen table and started to write: The strangest thing I have ever seen is Channel 3½ ...
1 In this story, what is an alien? a) someone from another country b) someone from another world or planet c) someone who speaks an unknown language 2 What did Ajay want to watch on television? 3 How did Ajay know he was watching Alien TV?
Use context clues
4 What is the setting and who are the characters of this story? 5 Ajay’s mouth fell open in shock . What does this mean? a) He fell off his chair. b) He yawned because he was tired. c) He was very surprised. 6 Do you think Ajay’s father believed him? Why do you think that? 7 Do you think Ajay’s teacher will be pleased with his composition or not? Why do you think that? 8 What is the strangest thing you have ever seen? Write about it in your journal.
Think and search
On your own
• Ask students to discuss the answers to some of the questions in pairs, such as questions 5–7. • Encourage them to support their answers with evidence from the text. DA Students can work in mixed-ability pairs. From time to time, vary the partners with whom students work. • Set aside time for students to write regularly in their journal . They can use it to reflect on their learning and to record, for example, significant events, their thoughts and feelings and interesting facts.
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