in a way that is based on feelings not facts

good at noticing and understanding things that other people may miss

feeling or showing sympathy for the suffering or bad luck of others

a word or phrase used to avoid saying something unpleasant or offensive

making you feel nervous about your ability to achieve something

Travelling companions

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language to express similar or differing viewpoints. In 'Non-Fiction: Explorers', pupils analyse how historical or social context may lead to authors having differing views on the the same topics.

Non-fiction: explorers

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

Apart from 'Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes,' which of the following were written by Robert Louis Stevenson?

Which prestigious literary prize was awarded to John Steinbeck?

He thinks a donkey will be kinder and more friendly. 

He thinks a donkey will be cheaper and hardier.

Why does Stevenson choose a donkey and not a horse to carry his belongings?

What is unusual about Steinbeck's dog Charley?

Match the words on the left with the words on the right. 

Look at the following quotation about Modestine from 'Travels with a Donkey ...', "There was something neat ...quaker-ish ...about the rogue". Identify the word that shows Modestine is naughty.

a device that provides assistance or support 

Which  of the following is the best definition of companion?

What do we call the period of history between 1837 and 1901?

a long trip especially one taken for a specific purpose or goal

a trip that usually involves exploration, research or adventure

a brief journey, often for leisure or business

a period of time set aside for pleasure or celebration 

Match the word on the left with the correct example on the right. 

a risky undertaking designed to challenge yourself

a long trip with no specific goal in mind

Which of the following is the best description of an adventure?

Which of the following is the best synonym for perspectives?

to understand the specifics of a point of view

Which is the best explanation for why we compare writers' attitudes?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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