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Teacherbot 23 Oct, 14:38:53

Differentiated Worksheet 1: Comprehension Questions

  1. Why does the narrator find life boring in their new house? a) The house is old and small. b) The narrator is far away from their friends. c) The narrator doesn’t like the neighborhood. d) The narrator’s parents are always busy.

  2. What does the narrator do to pass the time in their new house? a) Play outside with friends. b) Explore the neighborhood. c) Build virtual worlds on their tablet. d) Watch TV all day.

  3. What strange thing happens to the narrator’s virtual world? a) The battery on their tablet dies. b) The virtual world disappears. c) The virtual world becomes real. d) The virtual world becomes glitchy.

  4. How does the narrator feel about their virtual world becoming real? a) Excited and happy. b) Confused and scared. c) Annoyed and frustrated. d) Indifferent and bored.

  5. Who comes to the narrator’s house early in the morning? a) The narrator’s friends. b) A builder. c) The narrator’s teacher. d) A delivery person.

Differentiated Worksheet 2: Vocabulary Practice

  1. Boring (paragraph 1) - Which word is a synonym for “boring”? a) Exciting b) Interesting c) Dull d) Fun

  2. Estate (paragraph 2) - What does the word “estate” mean in this context? a) A large piece of land b) A fancy neighborhood c) A type of house d) A construction site

  3. Foundations (paragraph 4) - What are “foundations” in the context of building a house? a) The walls b) The roof c) The base or support d) The decorations

  4. Trenches (paragraph 5) - What are “trenches”? a) Holes dug in the ground b) Walls of a house c) Swimming pools d) Virtual worlds

  5. Den (paragraph 8) - What does the word “den” mean in this context? a) A small room in a house b) A hiding place or secret spot c) A type of animal d) A place to sleep

Differentiated Worksheet 3: Writing Activity

Imagine you have the ability to make your virtual creations become real, just like the narrator in the story. Write a short story or paragraph describing what you would create and how it would change your life. Be creative and use descriptive language to bring your creation to life.