Evidence B Stage 6 Comprehension PDF

STAGE 6 Unit focus: A Fairy Gruesome Murder Text focus: Newspaper Evidence B: Newspaper Report Surprise Piggy Shocker In Courtroom Drama The Queen of Hearts Courtroom erupted int...

STAGE 6 Unit focus: A Fairy Gruesome Murder Text focus: Newspaper Evidence B: Newspaper Report Surprise Piggy Shocker In Courtroom Drama The Queen of Hearts Courtroom erupted into After seeking permission from the judge to call chaos today as new evidence was presented a new surprise witness, Miss White, the wolf’s to the jury. This came mere hours after the lawyer, called none other than Reginald Pig’s prosecution had made their final arguments, long-lost cousin. The two grew up together and it looked like the notorious “Big Bad” Wolf before having a bitter argument over who was heading to prison. got to eat the last slice of cake. They haven’t spoken in years, but Clarence Pig was able to Mister Wolf is in the dock accused of murdering provide evidence that could exonerate the “Big Mister Reginald Pig, one of the famous Three Bad” Wolf. Pigs Building dynasty. It is alleged that, on the 31st of October, Mister Wolf climbed down the “I remember growing up with Reginald,” chimney of the pigs’ primary residence and Clarence began in a hushed courtroom. The air drowned Mister Pig in a cauldron of boiling was tense, as though the jury were willing him water. Mister Wolf has always alleged that he is to reveal some juicy gossip. “He always was a innocent and that Mister Pig was already dead clumsy pig. I remember we weren’t allowed when he entered the building. to walk near to the river. His ma was always worried he’d trip and fall in. Never could stand Up until this afternoon, the case had seemed by some water without taking a dunk, that pig.” cut-and-dried. Most observers in the court agreed that he was definitely guilty and should Clearly implying that his cousin had simply be turned into a wolfskin coat just as soon as fallen into his own cauldron, Clarence’s possible. However, revelatory new evidence initial testimony didn’t appear to win many threatens to turn that theory on its head. supporters in the jury. What came next; however, changed everything. all resources ©2021 Literacy Shed http://www.literacyshedplus.com Clarence Pig appeared to give evidence in court today. Source: PiggyPress “He sent me this letter last month, out of the blue,” Clarence began, before placing a pair of reading glasses onto his snout and beginning to read out from the piece of weathered paper. “Dearest cousin, I regret what has happened to us. If I could apologise in person, I would. Mr Wolf sat quietly whilst evidence was given But for now, this letter will do. I am sorry. I am against him. Source: CanineTimes writing to you to seek your advice. You always were much cleverer than I am. There is a wolf who my brothers and I have grown to dislike. I plan to murder him in cold blood, or should I say in boiling water! Do you have any advice on how to get away with it? Your loving cousin, Reginald.” The family of Reginald Pig were obviously distraught at the latest developments and are beginning to claim that they have never seen Clarence before. This seems unlikely, and many of them were asked to leave the courtroom by the judge. Shortly after Clarence left the dock, the court adjourned for the day. The jury will retire tomorrow to consider their verdict. Experts say that it could take them days to reach a decision, but rest assured, we will keep you up to date. all resources ©2021 Literacy Shed http://www.literacyshedplus.com  VOCABULARY FOCUS 1. Find and copy a phrase that means things suddenly got out of hand. 2. Which word in the text means that everybody had heard of Mister Wolf? 3. Which word means that somebody is believed to have done something? 4. What does the word “revelatory” tell you about the evidence? 5. Which word in the text means that Clarence “said” something without actually saying it? VIPERS QUESTIONS R When did the crime take place? R Why did the two pigs fall out? S What new evidence is there that it might have been an accident? I Why do you think Reginald’s family were “distraught”? P Taking the evidence you have so far, what do you think happened that night? Why? all resources ©2021 Literacy Shed http://www.literacyshedplus.com