📖 Part 1: Reading Comprehension - "Cows" by Melanie Dixon

1. What day of the week is it in the story?

2. Where should the narrator be instead of at home?

3. What happens to the cows at the end of the story?

4. How did the narrator help the cows when they were young?

5. What does the narrator do when the truck arrives?

🤔 Part 2: True or False - Making Inferences

6. The narrator has a close emotional connection to the cows.

True

False

7. The narrator is happy about what's happening to the cows.

True

False

8. The weather reflects the narrator's mood.

True

False

9. The narrator feels powerless to change the situation.

True

False

🔄 Part 3: Analysing Repetition and Anaphora

10. Complete this sentence: The phrase "It's Tuesday lunchtime and it's raining" is repeated throughout the story. This repetition creates a feeling of _________________ because _________________.

11. Complete this sentence: The repetition of "But it isn't the end of the world" emphasises _________________ and shows that the narrator _________________.

12. Complete this sentence: The repeated references to "bad dystopian novels" help to _________________ and create a contrast between _________________.

13. Find and write down three examples of anaphora (sentences that start with the same word or phrase) from the text:

💭 Part 4: Brainstorming for Your Own Story

14. Think about romantic comedy films and stories. What are some common tropes (repeated themes or situations)? Tick all that apply:

Misunderstandings between characters

Last-minute dashes to tell someone you love them

Makeover scenes

Meet-cute moments

Best friend giving advice

Getting ready for a big event

Everything going wrong at the worst moment

15. Your story will be about a girl who isn't getting ready for formal because of another obligation. What could this obligation be?

16. What is your main character worried about or struggling with?

17. What day and time will your story be set? (This will be your repeated phrase like "It's Tuesday lunchtime and it's raining")

18. What romantic comedy reference will you repeat throughout your story? (Like the "bad dystopian novel" reference)

✍️ Part 5: Writing Your Story

19. Now write your own creative piece using repetition and anaphora. Your story should be about a girl who isn't getting ready for formal because of another obligation. Include:
• A repeated phrase about the time/day (like "It's Tuesday lunchtime and it's raining")
• References to romantic comedy tropes
• Anaphora (sentences starting with the same words)
• At least 3-4 paragraphs