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Copywork
About This Passage
These short sentences show a scary discovery and the children's quick reaction. Notice how Annie TURNS OFF the light — a careful choice when scared. Then Jack realizes the knights are not moving. Young writers will practice writing a scared moment with very short sentences and exclamation points.
A row of knights was right in front of them. Annie flicked off the light. Silence! They aren't moving!
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- Jack tries on a knight's helmet even though they are hiding from people. Why does Jack do something so silly at such a scary moment? Is curiosity sometimes stronger than fear?
- When Jack wears the helmet, he cannot see or stand up. He says it is 'like having a 10-year-old on my head.' Why might the author have Jack try on the helmet AND have it go wrong — instead of just describing how heavy it is?
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