NAPLAN- the First Day.

Target Language or Knowledge:

Michael is in the Principal's office, explain why? A teacher is not happy with his behviour. Maybe we could just chalk it up to experience?’ In this sentence, chalk it up to experience means? learn from a negative experience. ‘Were you pleased your family decided to move here, Michael?' Why does the Principal ask this question? to suggest that Michael’s feelings may be influencing his behaviour The conversation ends with Michael feeling? uncertain. Michael’s approach to the Principal suggests that he is trying to? charm her Readers mainly learn about Michael’s character through? what he thinks to himself. How many conversations are obvious to the reader? Two, One between Michael and the Principal and one he is having mentally. Who does Michael liken the Principal to? some old auntie stuck for conversation during a Christmas visit. What does this text suggest about the realtionship between teenagers and adults? It can consist of respect but also mistrust and an assertion of authority from both parties. Have you ever been in a situation similar to that of Michaels?