SHORT STORY COMPREHENSION LO: to work on our comprehension skills in preparation for the exam

Step 1: Read the information at the top of the passage, including the title.

Ash Road Set in Australia Three careless teenagers start a bush fire while they are camping

Step 2: Read the questions so you know what you are looking for.

Step 3: Read the passage twice and highlight any words or phrases you think will be useful.

Step 4: Check how many marks the question is before you start to answer it. How long will your answer be? Do you have to use quotations? How many different points will you make?

Step 5: Check your work carefully.