1. Have a look at this title. Predict what can happen in the story.

CHRISTMAS SPIDER
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2. Picture dictionary
Expensive

pedigree papers

Spider

hurry up!

Cat

dog

Turtle

owner

Hate

love

Hiding place

up

Safe and sound

web

Poor

artist

3. True of false
Sir Duke is Mr Fergusons dog

Sir Duke doesnt have pedigree papers

The spider has pedigree papers

Captain is Miss Fergusons cat

Captain is poor

Spider hasnt got a name

Lady Shell is a fish

Spider is happy at the end

4. Write a brief summary of the story

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5. Draw your favourite chapter of the story and write what happens
in the picture you have chosen

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