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Examination Day by Henry Slesar L/Os: To explain the events in the story To summarise the main points To analyse language </div>

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Examination Day
by Henry Slesar
L/Os:
To explain the events in the story

To summarise the main points

To analyse language

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Using point, evidence, explanation

1.What clues are given in the opening paragraphs to indicate that the exam is not something that the Jordans are looking forward to?



2. What evidence is there to suggest that Dickie is an inquisitive boy?



3. What is the “stuff” that Dickie is given to drink before the exam? Why is he given it?

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“We regret to inform you that his intelligence quotient has exceeded the Government regulation, according to Rule 84, Section 5, of the New Code.”

i) Which word tells us that Mr. Jordan is about to get bad news?

ii) What does “intelligence quotient” mean? (Use a dictionary if you can’t work it out)

iii) What do you think that “Rule 84, Section 5, of the New Code” is?


Does this story take place in the past, the present, or the future? Explain your answer using evidence from the story.



Summarise the story in 50 words.

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The government cannot possibly kill off thousands of “intelligent” children. Describe what really happens to the intelligent 12-year-olds. Perhaps, Dickie has just woken up in a different room…
Your response should be at least a page and follow the tone and style of the story.

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