HOME LEARNING ALEX RIDER STORMBREAKER Subject: ENGLISH YEAR 10 – MRS NORTH Time: 50 minutes Learning Objective: I can predict the text. I can research the author. Warm Up: WRITING A COMPLEX SENTENCE Watch the clip about writing a complex sentence using the link below, and then read the information and complete the quiz at the bottom. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4hrt39/articles/zfxfwty Task 1: MAKING A PREDICTION Can you write a prediction of the text using the book covers above? Make sure you add lots of detail to your writing and decribe the setting, characters and what might happen. Task 2: RESEARCH The author of Alex Rider Stormbreaker is Anthony Horowitz. Can you use the internet to find 10 facts about him? You could include something about his childhood, his education, any jobs he has had, being an author and also the story Stormbreaker. THE BLURB Task 3: THE BLURB Enlarge the page so you can read the blurb and answer these questions. What can we now find out about the plot? Who is Alex Rider? Who are the main characters? Why do you think this? Save your work: If you are using a computer, open a blank document to do your work (you can use Word or Publisher). Don’t forget to SAVE it with your name, the lesson you are doing and the date. For example: T.Smith Maths 8 April If you would like us to see or mark your work please email it or send a photo of your completed work to: [email protected] Thank you .