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D. Answer the following questions.

1. What did Parker use to feed the sun?

2. How did Parker feel when the sun started to grow?

3. What did Mr Earl do when he saw the sun?
4. Why did Parker’s classmates look relieved?

5. How did the sun affect Mr Earl?
E. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

(1) ‘‘The warm varnished desktop felt good against his forearms, and the desk’s toasty
metal bottom kept the chill off his legs.’’

1. What was warm against Parker’s forearms?

2. Why did the desk’s metal bottom feel toasty?
3. How did the warmth affect Parker?

4. What was Parker hiding in his desk?

(2) ‘‘Careful, Mr Earl,’ Parker started to say, but it was too late.’’
1. What did Parker want to warn Mr Earl about?

2. Why was Parker concerned for Mr Earl?

3. What happened immediately after this line?
4. How did the other students react?

Spell It Right VOCABULARY Analytical Skills

Word Search

Word searches are fun puzzles where you look for specific words hidden in a grid of letters. They
help improve your vocabulary and spelling skills. Words can be placed horizontally, vertically, or

diagonally and may be spelled forwards or backwards. Solving word searches is a great way to
reinforce learning and recognise word patterns.
Examples:

1. Find the word ‘‘sun’’ in a 5x5 grid.

2. Look for ‘‘Parker’’ hidden in the puzzle.
3. Search for ‘‘desk’’ among the jumbled letters.

4. Spot ‘‘Mr Earl’’ in the grid.
5. Identify ‘‘warm’’ in the mix of letters.

6. Seek out ‘‘class’’ in the puzzle.

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