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.