The Wednesday Wizard # 4

The Wednesday Wizard # 4

Written by Sherryl Jordan

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When you work:

- Use full sentences in every answer

- Check the story carefully for your answers

- Be ready to explain your answers

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Week 4: Chapters 13 to Author’s Note

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Chapter 13: Denzil Faces the Dragon

1. How has the relationship between Sam and Theresa changed? Why?

Sam and Theresa are now …. Nice to each other  √  

Because ….they are helping each other  √   Just like you and your sister??? NO   : _ )  

2. Read to the bottom of page 130. Predict: What has happened to make Denzil and Travis so

late? Explain in at least 20 words and give reasons.

Denzil and Travis are late because ….travis was outside looking for denzil

3. Why did Denzil disappear?

Denzil disappeared because ….he was secard

4. Sam works out what the dragon is. What is it? What are the 3 clues she uses to work this out?

Sam works out that the dragon is really a ….train  √ AHA!!!!!

Because it has …. One blazing headlight   √

A …. roar  √

And …. Rails like long claws  √

5. Why doesn’t Denzil run from the dragon?

Denzil doesn’t run from the dragon because ….he’s too scared  √

6. How is Denzil saved from the ‘dragon’?

Denzil is saved from the ‘dragon’ when ….travis got him  √

7. Read to the end of the chapter. What did Denzil say that made everyone laugh? Why was this

funny for everyone?

Everyone laughed when Denzil said ….  That he will tell old battybird that dragons are trains

This is funny because ….he called mother wyse battybird  √

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Chapter 14: The Witch’s Secret

1. What has changed about the way that Denzil thinks about Sam? Why has there been this change?

This is how Denzil now thinks about Sam: …shes really kind  RIGHT

This has changed because ….sam kissed denzil  on the cheek       No

2. How do the family feel about Denzil leaving? Why?

The family feel this about Denzil leaving ….  sad  √

Because ….he was really nice now and they’ve been with them for a long time  √

3. Sam now sees that the house across the street is empty and that the ‘For Sale’ sign is back where it was before. What does this mean?

The fact that Sam now sees that the house across the street is empty means ….that mrs  Utherwise is mrs wyse       No

4. What four clues do we have that Mrs Utherwise and Mother Wyse are the same person?

We know that Mrs Utherwise and Mother Wyse are the same person because of  the house,

The name, hot cross buns and days

5. Read to the end of the chapter. Why does Mother Wyse give Denzil a ‘knowing, secret smile’ as

she closes the door?

Mother Wyse gives Denzil a knowing, secret smile because …. He doesn't know it's mrs utherwyse.        No

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EXTRA FOR EXPERTS

Ask Mr M for the ‘follow-up activity sheet’

The Wednesday Wizard #1

The Wednesday Wizard #1

Written by Sherryl Jordan

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 When you work:

- Use full sentences in every answer

- Check the story carefully for your answers

- Be ready to explain your answers

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Week 1: Chapters 1 to  4

Front Cover: List all the thing you can see on the front cover.

On the front cover I can see ….

A sun with a boy inside.

The title.

medilion

Prediction: What do you think this story is going to be about?

I think that this story is going to be about ….

A wizard who does spells on wednesday.

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Chapter 1: The Witch’s Warning

1. What did Denzil think would happen to his powers if he became a thief?

Denzil thought this would happen if he became a thief …. His powers get weakened.   √

2. Why do you think that Denzil preferred to be thought of as a burglar than a thief?

Denzil preferred burglar because …. If  people find out he is a thief  his hands would be chopped off.    √

3. Why was Denzil desperate for food?

Denzil was desperate for food because …. He doesn't have real food.      √ And his master was away.

4. The old woman is called Mother Wyse. What does her last name tell the reader about her?

Mother Wyse’s name tells us that she is ….Wise.     √

5. Give reasons that Denzil wanted to get food from Mother Wyse

Denzil went to Mother Wyse to get food because ….He was hungry.   √

6. Who is Valvasor?

Valvasor is ….The best wizard in the world.   √

7. Explain why Valvasor had smacked Denzil on the ear when Denzil

called Mother Wyse “Old Battybirds”.

Valvasor smacked Denzil because ….He called mother wyse battybird.  √

8. How do you think Mother Wyse got to her house so quickly?

Mother Wyse got to her house so quickly because …. She used a spell.  Ow you have got it.

9. How did Denzil end up living with Valvasor?

Denzil was living with Valvasor because ….Because his mother left him on the doorstep.  √

10.Why does Denzil have to be careful on Spy Wednesday?

Denzil has to be careful on rue Wednesday because ….A dragon will attack him.  √

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Chapter 2: Fast Forward to Wednesday

1. In what way are Denzil and Valvasor different?   Yes and no.

Denzil is …. Poor.

Valvasor is …. Rich.

2. What did Denzil make out of the clay (using magic spell)

Denzil made this out of clay ….A  dragon.  √

3. Predict: How do you think this creature will affect the story?

This creature will ….Attack  Valsor.   √  Check spelling.

4. What makes Denzil think that it is Valvasor who is in trouble?

Denzil thinks that it is Valvasor who is in trouble because ….Denzil won't be in town on wednesday.  √

5. Why is it important to Denzil that Valvasor stays alive?

Denzil wants Valvasor to stay alive because ….Valsor is his magic teacher and the best at magic in the world.  √

6. Why didn’t Denzil go to London?

Denzil did not go to London because ….He could make it rue wednesday.  √ Your reading is outstanding, Abby. See me for a HERO card.

7. List some of the ingredients Denzil needed to make the spell.

To make the spell, Denzil used ….Noah's beard.

8. Where do you think Denzil has ended up?  What makes you think that?

I think that Denzel has ended up in ….  A town.  √

Because ….He was somewhere else and met a girl.  √

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Chapter 3: Meeting Sam

Read pages 20, 21 and up to “Jesus have mercy!” he wailed.  “God have mercy! I’m dead, I’m dead” on page 22.

1. List at least 3 things that Denzil thinks are strange?

Denzil things that these things are strange …. Because there are lots of weird sounds.knickers on his head.somewhere else.   √ Great attention to detail.

2. What did Denzil put on his head?

Denzil put this on his head ….Theresa knickers on his head.  √

3. From the last paragraph, where does Denzel think that he is?

Denzil thinks he is in ….Heaven.         √    

Keep reading.

4. What does Denzel do to prove to Sam that he is in fact a wizard?

This is what Denzil does to show Sam that he is a wizard …. He made a falcon egg appear in his hand and it hatched.  √

5. What kind of person is Sam?

Sam is …. A angel and nice and mean.  √

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Chapter 4: Denzil Gets His Orders

1. Who are Travis and Theresa?

Travis is …. Sam's older brother.  √

Theresa is …. Sam's older sister.  √

2. Who does Sam like best, Travis or Theresa? Why?

Sam likes this person's best ….  Travis.  √

Because …. He lets her on his motorbike and kind.  √

3. Why is Teresa so mad with Sam?

Theresa is mad at Sam because ….Sam took her hairdryer.  √

4. Why is Sam so mad at Denzil?

Sam is mad at Denzil because ….Denzil messed up sam's treehouse.  √

5. Why does Sam feel so cold and afraid?

Sam feels cold and afraid because ….She doesn't know how it happened.  √

6. How was Denzi able to hide from Sam earlier?

Denzil was able to hide from Sam by ….Running out of the treehouse and hid in a bush.  

7. Why does Sam threaten to ‘punch his lights out’?  

Sam wants to punch Denzil because ….She was really mad at him because he didn't want to clean up.  

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EXTRA FOR EXPERTS

Reread Denzil’s spell on pages 17 and 18.                        

Invent your own list of ingredients

Blueberries,strawberries,yellow berries ,gold,silver,coal,pendant,diamond,emerald,pearl,sponge,seaweed,dog fur,cat      

fur,lava,water,fish fin,moon,sun,jupiter,star,atroide,castle bricks,bells,schools,houses,castles,bullies,mr m’s hair,teeth,spoons,knifes,forks,Ice,goo,sowards,more bulllies.  

Put this in a big bowl in order.

Make up your own spell so that you can travel

to the year 1291     

      

Say This over the big bowl of ingredients.

O go Lo go LOGO  polo zozo gogo nono momo aoao bobo qoqo wowo eoeo roro toto yoyo uouo ioio oooo popo aoao soso dodo fofo gogo hoho jojo koko lolo zozo xoxo coco vovo bobo nono momo GO.

The Wednesday Wizard #2

The Wednesday Wizard #2

Written by Sherryl Jordan

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When you work:

- Use full sentences in every answer

- Check the story carefully for your answers

- Be ready to explain your answers

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Week 2: Chapters 5 to 8

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Chapter 5: Denzil in Trouble

1. What was it that Denzil saw that had eaten the woman?

Denzil thought this had eaten the women ….Because he thought he saw a dragon.  √  

2. What was the ‘two skinny wheels held together by thin pipes’ that the man rode?

The man rode a …. He rode a bike.  √

3. What would happen to Denzil if he was to lose the locket and Noah’s beard?

If Denzil lost Noah’s Beard, then …. He wouldn't be able to go home.  √

4. What did Denzil do so that he would get inside the house?

Denzil got inside the house by ….Turning into a rat.   √

5. Why did Denzil call Sam’s house the ‘manor hall’?

Denzil thought the house was a manor because ….There was so much stuff.  √

6. At the house across the street there is a jet black cat with blazing yellow eyes and a very old woman who is hard of hearing called Mrs Utherwise.  Who do you think she really is?

I think that Mrs Utherwise is really ….Mrs Wyse.     √

7. What make Theresa so angry that she messed up Sam’s treehouse?

Theresa was angry because …. Sam took her things.    √

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Chapter 6: Suspicions

1. Why can’t Travis see anything at Mrs Utherwise’s house?

Travis can’t see anything at the house across the street because …. The house was closed Mrs Otherwise is using magic to stop Travis seeing her.

3. How does Sam feel about Travis?

Sam feels this about Travis ….  He’s funny.   √

Because …. He always makes her laugh.  √

4. In what ways is Travis different from their dad?

Travis is …..  Quiet.  √

But his dad is …. loud  √   And not very happy.

5. Explain why the MacAllister family were always arguing.

The MacAllister family were always arguing because …becase they are always lieing

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Chapter 7: Denzil’s Bath

1.  Why doesn’t Denzil want to have a bath?

Denzil does not want a bath because ….it was boiling  √

2. What did we learn about Travis in this chapter?

We have learned that Travis is ….nice kind   √ He doe not give up.

3. How does Denzil escape being seen by Mrs MacAllister?

Denzil is not seen by Mrs MacAllister because ….travis said he was taking a shower again

4. Why is Sam worried when Travis tells Mrs MacAllister about Denzil?

Sam is worried that ….their parents will find out  √

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Chapter 8: Things Are Serious For Denzil

Read pages 71 and 72

1. What sort of person do you think Theresa’ boyfriend is?

Adam is ….in college and mean  √ I can see why you would think that.

2. Why doesn’t Mr MacAllister like Adam?

Mr MacAllister does not like Adam because ….Adam had tattoos old wardrobe jewelry and has a beard  √

3. What has been stolen from Denzil? Why is this important?

This has been stolen from Denzil …. His medallion   √

This is important because ….it has Noah’s beard in it  √

4. Why does Denzil yell at Theresa?

Denzil yells at Theresa because ….she took his medilion  √

5. What are two reasons that Adam wanted to help Denzil?

Adam wants to help Denzil because … ??????

6. List these people and write a word to show what kind of person they are: Denzil, Adam, Sam, Travis, Theresa, Mr MacAllister, Mrs Utherwise

Denzil is ….weird  √

Sam is ….kind  √

Travis is ….kind  √

Adam is ….kind  √

Theresa is ….mean  √

Mr MacAllister is ….interesting  √

Mrs Utherwise is ….nice  √

7. Why did Mr MacAllister go red in the face?

Mr MacAllister went red in the face when he found out that Adam ….was kind and really nice    √

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EXTRA FOR EXPERTS

Find out what life was like in England around the year 1281 (The Middle Ages)

Find out about housing , work, the feudal system, entertainment, bear baiting …. you know, anything that YOU find interesting

      

England flag - up above                          This bear hates England and I’ll show and tell you why- It's too busy for bears now-- there's lots of places to live - -THe bears find hares to eat even dancing hates-There's water-.

Then you can either tell other people about it, record the coolest

information in your book, act out a beheading with a friend ….

well you get the idea …. you have worked so well that you need a

little gruesome detail in your life

The ‘HORRIBLE HISTORIES’ books might

be a good place to start.