The chapter begins with Elsa feeling down and going to bed early. She tries to ignore the noise and lights from the other guests who are still awake, but then she smells chips being cooked and decides to go to the kitchen to get a snack. When she reaches the kitchen, she realizes that .........................
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the passage.
And then I threw back my head and gave a great lion _____________.
‘Baby _____________!’ Pippa yelled, struggling, but Mack held her tight.
One of the men went running towards the kitchen in his _____________
The whole kitchen was _____________ .
Mack banged his _____________ against the fire alarm.
There was no _____________ on the lower floors.
Most people were _____________ .
I nearly knocked Mum over with the force of my voice.
- roar
- pillow
- pyjamas
- ablaze
- fist
- smoke
- panicking
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I eased myself out of bed.
- Who is the narrator?
- Why did the narrator get out of bed?
- What happened when the narrator reached outside?
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Unlock now 🔓‘Shut that racket!’ he mumbled.
- Who is the speaker?
- Who does racket refer to?
- Do you think the speaker was justified in saying this?
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Unlock now 🔓But I wasn’t broken. I was in full working order.
- When does the narrator say this?
- Why does she emphasize that she wasn’t broken? What was actually broken?
- What does she mean by full working order?
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Unlock now 🔓There was no smoke down on the lower floors but people were still panicking, surging out and running like mad, pushing and shoving.
- Why were people still panicking?
- What happened in the confusion?
- Explain the context of this excerpt.
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- Who is the speaker and who is Jimmy?
- What does the speaker mean by ‘...You can be a gent too’?
- Did Jimmy oblige the speaker?
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Unlock now 🔓What do you think may have caused the fire? Think carefully about where it started.
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Unlock now 🔓Find two examples from the extract to show how Mack took charge of the situation.
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Unlock now 🔓How would you describe the way the narrator behaved during the fire?
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Use a dictionary and the context of the extract to explain these words. They are underlined in the passage.
- Ablaze
- Dreadful
- Panicking
- Blundering
- Possessions
- Surging
- Something that is on fire
- Very scary; terrifying
- Getting anxious and scared
- Running and stumbling
- Someone’s personal belongings
- Increasing; progressing
Now, use these words to make sentences of your own.
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- Crackle
- Stumble
- Shove
- Move
- Dive
- Hope
- Choke
- Blaze
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Unlock now 🔓Circle the words that drop the final e before the suffixes are added.
- Coping
- Amazed
- Sincerely
- Desirable
- Bluest
- Writing
- Hopeful
- Guidance
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Unlock now 🔓Create new words by choosing appropriate suffixes from the box.
-ing -er -ed
- Decide
- Bridge
- Continue
- Guide
- Amaze
- Desire
- Compute
- Secure
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- It’s = it is
- He’ll
- Could’ve
- Mustn’t
- They’ve
- I’ll
- She’s
- Won’t
- We’ve
- We’d
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- Should have = should’ve
- We had
- You will
- Have not
- We are
- Did not
- I am
- I have
- He is
- They would
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- Dont
- Couldnt
- Im
- Whats
- Wouldve
- Well
- Theyre
- Didnt
- Hed
- Hasnt
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- Mustn’t
- Shouldn’t
- Can’t
- It’s
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- There going to the hills on Sunday.
- Ozu the dog is chasing it’s tail.
- My father said he would pick up the laundry on he’s way home.
- Since it was raining we cannot go to school.
- The girls said, well go to the library tomorrow.
- Do you know where she is kept her phone?
- It haven’t snowed in Manali since last year.
- Were on our way to Kashipur now.
- Grandfather said, ‘We’re in the middle of our morning walk when we saw the rainbow.’
- I wont be able to attend the Annual Music Festival this year.
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Jacqueline Wilson is an English author born in 1945, known for her prolific writing on a wide range of topics such as adoption, mental illness, and divorce. Her best-known work is the Tracy Beaker series, which has been adapted for television and has gained wide popularity. Wilson has written over 100 books, many of which have won awards and been recognized for their contribution to children's literature. In 2005, she was appointed as the British Children's Laureate, and her books have been translated into over 34 languages. Wilson's writing is known for tackling complex and often challenging themes in a sensitive and empathetic manner, making her a beloved author among young readers.
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Themes - Fire in the Night | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 7 Literature | English
- Courage and Bravery
The chapter highlights the theme of courage and bravery through Elsa's actions in alerting others to the fire and helping to evacuate the hotel. Elsa's quick thinking and bravery in shouting "fire" and alerting the other guests saves many lives, and she is recognized as a hero. The story emphasizes the importance of staying calm and thinking quickly in emergencies and how one person's actions can make a significant impact in saving lives. - Panic and Chaos
The theme of panic and chaos is also highlighted in the chapter. When the fire breaks out, many of the guests panic and become.....
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The plot of the chapter revolves around a fire that breaks out in the bed and breakfast hotel where the main character, Elsa, and her family are temporarily staying.
- Introduction:
The chapter begins with Elsa feeling upset and going to bed early while her family members are still awake. She smells chips being cooked in the kitchen and decides to go for a midnight snack. - Rising Action:
As Elsa makes....
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- "FIRE! FIRE FIRE FIRE!" - This line is important because it is the moment when Elsa first realizes there is a fire in the hotel and alerts everyone.
- "No clothes, no toys, no messing about – OUT!" - Mack's line emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need to prioritize getting out safely over anything else.
- "She was the one...
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Sulk: look angry and refuse to speak to people because you want to show you are angry or upset about something
He decided to sulk in his room after the argument with his friend.Matey: friendly
The matey neighbor greeted everyone with a warm smile.Puzzled: unable to understand something
She looked puzzled as....................
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