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What does the word 'marvellous' mean?
What does the word 'marvellous' mean?
- magical
- ordinary
- ugly
- wonderful (correct)
According to the poem, only those who read books can visit magical lands.
According to the poem, only those who read books can visit magical lands.
True (A)
What is the speaker of the poem 'There is a Land'?
What is the speaker of the poem 'There is a Land'?
Leland B Jacobs
The magical creatures in the poem include _______________.
The magical creatures in the poem include _______________.
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Match the magical creatures to their meanings:
Match the magical creatures to their meanings:
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What do brownies do in the midst of night?
What do brownies do in the midst of night?
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The poem 'There is a Land' is about a magical land outside of books.
The poem 'There is a Land' is about a magical land outside of books.
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A witch's brew tastes ___________________.
A witch's brew tastes ___________________.
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Study Notes
Unit 7: There is a Land
Word Meanings
- Marvellous means wonderful
- Trolls are ugly imaginary creatures from stories
- Dwell means to live
- Shivery means shaking because of fear or the cold
- Prowl means to move around an area quietly, often while hunting
- Moan means to make a long, low sound, often to show pain or unhappiness
Opposites
- Bitter is the opposite of Sweet
- Night is the opposite of Day
- Marvellous is the opposite of Ordinary
Poem Summary
- The poem "There is a Land" is written by Leland B. Jacobs
- The poem talks about magical lands that can be visited through reading books
- Only those who read books can visit these magical lands
- The poem mentions four magical creatures: trolls, giants, witches, and brownies
- Brownies dance in the midst of night to the sound of crickets
Key Facts
- The marvellous land of magic is located inside books
- A witch's brew tastes bitter and is used to cast a magic spell
- Anyone who reads storybooks can visit the marvellous land of magic
Magical Creatures
- The poem's illustration features trolls, giants, witches, and brownies
- Match the magical creatures to their pictures: unicorn, elf, giant, dragon, and vampire
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Test your understanding of vocabulary from Unit 7 of the Supplementary Reader 'There is a Land'. Identify the correct meanings of words like 'marvellous', 'trolls', and more.
